Director of Labor & Delivery – Lead Women’s Services | Hickory, NC

Title: Director of Labor and Delivery, Women's Services

Level: Senior

Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer

Vacant Since: Newly opened position

Vacancies: 1

Travel Required: No travel required

Visa Support: No visa sponsorships supported

OFCCP/EEOC Compliance: Recruiters must comply with all OFCCP/EEOC regulations.

Location: In-person reporting required

• Country: United States

• City: Hickory

• State: North Carolina

• Postal Code: 28601

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $101,171 - $136,593 (USD)

• Signing Bonus: $10,000 (paid over 2 years)

• Relocation Package: $5,000 (partial support)

Must-Haves:

1. Active and current NC RN licensure

2. Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

4. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification

Nice-to-Haves:

1. Master's degree (highly preferred)

2. Minimum 2 years of management experience (preferred)

Job Description

Job Summary

The Director of Women’s Services will oversee the Labor and Delivery Unit, Postpartum, and Nursery/NICU Units while reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient nursing care, maintaining clinical competency, and effectively managing resources within the department.

This leader will assume 24/7 responsibility for planning, coordinating, and evaluating nursing practices within the units. Responsibilities include supervising nursing personnel, setting strategic goals, managing performance objectives, and developing/revising policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality care standards. Additional duties include budget management, patient experience oversight, staff development, recruitment, hiring, and training, as well as serving on committees. The director may provide direct patient care as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain an active NC RN license

• Exhibit strong leadership, communication, and operational skills

• Serve as a role model and advocate for the nursing profession

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, federal/state regulations, and accreditation standards

• Lead staff performance evaluations and professional development initiatives

• Monitor budgets, manage audits, and coordinate external/internal compliance

• Integrate evidence-based practices into clinical operations

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Benefits Package, including:

• Customizable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• HSA & Prescription Assistance with OptumRx

• Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, and Identity Theft Protection

• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support)

• Exclusive travel & entertainment discounts

Join a team of 1,500+ professionals working to make a real difference in patient care. If you are passionate about leadership and changing lives, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (BSN preferred)

• Master's Degree (highly preferred)

Certifications & Licenses:

• Current NC RN licensure

• BLS Certification

• NRP Certification

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of RN experience

• Minimum 2 years of management experience (preferred)

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer - USA, Houston TX - $67,000 - $106,000

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

USA, Houston TX

$67,000 - $106,000

Job Description

Schedule:

FT Days and PT Days

As a Cardiac Sonographer with the Heart Center, you will collaborate with pediatric critical care medicine physicians and hospitalists, who are faculty at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, providing twenty-four hour, in-house and on call coverage to ensure that patients with intensive care needs receive the best care possible.

By utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and services, the Children’s Heart Institute strives to offer patients with the most complex problems the greatest opportunity for a normal life. We offer innovative treatment methods and specialized services with ongoing cardiac training and mentorship for our sonographer team.

As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and one of the busiest trauma centers in the country, Children’s Hospital is specialized and equipped to care for even the most severe cases.

·        Named one of the top 50 best children's hospitals nationally in Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

·        Earned three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in congenital heart surgery. The three-star rating denotes the highest category of quality.

·        Four Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons supported by a pediatric VAD and ECMO team

·        UNOS certification for heart transplants

·        Magnet Designated Facility

·        Scanning some of the most complex hearts and those fresh from open heart surgery as well using a plethora of machines, i.e. Philips IE 33 and GE

·        You will scan not only in-house patients (i.e. NICU, PICU) but also in the CVOR, Pedi Cath Labs and travel to 7 outpatient clinics in the city where you will work closely with the cardiologist in those spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

·        Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology, preferred

License/Certification:

·        Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required

·        One (1) of the following required:

·        Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or

·        Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International or

·        Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

·        Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

·        Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

·        Performs echocardiogram tests on patients: Prepares patients for the test, explains test, positions patients for the test, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.

·        Enters and monitors patient data

·        Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and escalates issues appropriately.

·        Performs quality assurance on the equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation

·        Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to the Supervisor/Manager   

·        Participates in performance improvement activities established by the department.

·        Takes emergency call within the department.   

·        Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·        Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

·        Other duties as assigned.

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