Director Nursing - NICU & Neonatal/Pediatric Transport

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates patient care services of one or more nursing units on a 24-hour basis. The Dir, Nursing ensures that physicians' orders are followed; ensures that patient conditions and progress are accurately reported; ensures that patient care is administered by all professional and non-professional personnel in the unit according to organization and regulatory policies and guidelines; and has staffing and budget control responsibilities for the unit.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, with at least 2 years in a management role.
Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and/or Pediatric Transport is essential.
Current BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
Strong knowledge of nursing principles, patient care standards, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Proven ability to manage budgets and staffing.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
Certification in specialty area (e.g., CCRN, CENP).
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Demonstrated success in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates patient care services of one or more nursing units on a 24-hour basis.
Ensures that physicians' orders are followed.
Ensures that patient conditions and progress are accurately reported.
Ensures that patient care is administered by all professional and non-professional personnel in the unit according to organization and regulatory policies and guidelines.
Has staffing and budget control responsibilities for the unit.