Birth Center Manager - Oregon

1 post · started Dec 7, 2006

ericw Dec 7, 2006, 6:37 PM
Scope of Responsibility:

Accountable for the 24 hour operation of 8 LDRP room Birthplace, 5 bed special care nursery, expansion to 12 LDRPs in progress
65 births/month and growing
Family centered care philosophy
Position reports to the Director Maternal/Child Services
Designated the 26th Baby-FriendlyTM birth facility in the United States by the World Health Organization




Background/Experience and Skills Needed for Success:

BSN required
strong leadership, management and/or education background
expertise in outcomes-based quality improvement techniques, staff education and development and perinatal standards of care
performs all duties in a manner that supports team concept and respect, reflecting the philosophy of the Department of Nursing and the Sisters of Providence
5 years LDRP (L&D/PP/SCN) experience, 2 years nurse management experience in a perinatal setting
Project management expertise