Director of Maternal Child Serivces Job Listing at Mercy in Fort Smith, AR (Job ID 950095)

Description

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

This position is responsible for assuring standards of nursing practice and standards of patient care are consistently implemented throughout areas of responsibility. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5 years of progressive management experience with demonstrated leadership in clinical and professional nursing development.
• Required Education: Basic preparation in nursing. Requires a Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business or related field, or equivalent experience or plan to complete within agreed-upon time frame.
• Required Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Certifications: Current CPR certification required. Board certification through ANCC, ACHE, or related clinical practice or management certifications preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Previous experience in a similar position is preferred.
• Other: a) Well developed communication and interpersonal skills b) Well developed writing skills sufficient to design comprehensive and concise reports and proposals c) Skill in developing and effectively delivering oral presentations d) Skills to successfully direct the operations of multiple departments e) Skill to develop and implement department operating budgets f) General knowledge of data processing operations sufficient to ensure the development of program specifications for data input, data retrieval, and report preparation g) Skill in effectively applying counseling techniques in the resolution of staff conflict h) Skill in identifying and recommending training needs of staff and i) Skill to direct all activities of assigned departments to include directing the development and implementation of quality control procedures, directing a multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the development, implementation, and promotion of new programs

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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