JOB SUMMARY:   Interim Director of Maternal Child Health Department is accountable for the strategic planning, direction, organization and control of the inpatient Maternal Child Health Department.  This position is responsible for the direction of clinical delivery of care and meeting fiscal goals.  The position is accountable to the County, State and Federal Agencies as well as Joint Commission for maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards and for providing quality patient outcomes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Licensed RN with minimum of 5 years progressive management responsibility or related administrative experience.
2. ADN required; Bachelor of Science in nursing or higher preferred.
3. Demonstrated leadership experience including personnel management, cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and interdisciplinary practice with emphasis on quality/performance improvement within designated department responsibilities.
4. Experience in working and problem solving with physicians, administration, and hospital staff.
5. Clinical background with sound clinical assessment skills, along with the ability to make independent decisions regarding patient care.
6. Highly developed sense of initiative and flexibility, along with good judgment and analytical skills.
7. A management style that is open, team-oriented, collaborative, and based on trust and personal integrity.
8. Experience with technology and ability to participate actively in the selection and purchase of capital equipment.