Director of Women & Children

South Georgia Medical Center is currently seeking a Director of Women and Children.  Under the direction of the Assistant Administrator for Patient Care Services, the Director of Women and Children will be responsible for the following :

 

1.     Provides line management for assigned areas/departments.

2.    Facilitates inter and intradepartmental communication and collaboration.

3.    Ensures the delivery of quality patient care.

4.    Ensures Department meets regulatory/accreditation standards.

5.    Manages department within established budgetary parameters.

6.    Represents the hospital in various local state and regional activities.

7.    May function as Nurse Administrator in the absence of the Nurse Administrator and Associate Nursing Administrator.

8.    Maintains an atmosphere, which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently met.

9.    Functions as relief Administrative Coordinator.

 

The qualifications include a current RN license in State of Georgia, and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field required; Masters Degree in nursing or related field strongly          preferred.  Must have a current CPR certification. Certification is preferred in appropriate specialty.  Six (6) years of experience in nursing, including supervisory / leadership experience required. Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of diverse individuals and groups both internal and external to organization.  Ability to lead and develop others individually and as a team, and to be an effective team member.  Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques with minimal direction and appropriate collaboration.  Demonstrates strong verbal, written and behavioral communication skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of patient care, leadership, and management principles.  Ability to operate various equipment (e.g., office, telecommunications, etc.).

 

We offer an excellent salary and benefit package that includes Health/Dental/Life Insurance, several retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and a multitude of other incentives. South Georgia Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Qualified candidates may submit a resume to: Personnel Department, South Georgia Medical Center, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, GA 31603-1727, or fax it to 229-259-4701. You may also complete an online application at www.sgmc.org.

 

South Georgia Medical Center is a fully accredited 335-bed tertiary care facility located on a beautiful campus with a separate Cancer Center and Medical Office Building across the street from the stately north campus of Valdosta State University.  This modern medical center contains a comprehensive cancer center, a pediatric emergency unit, an expanding heart program, a behavioral health center, a senior living facility, a wound care center, an on-campus outpatient facility, and a NICU – Level II offering a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to South Georgia and North Florida.

 

Valdosta, Georgia is located in South Georgia on Interstate Highway 75 just 13 miles from Florida.  It is a charming city of good schools, fine churches, abundant shopping and its very own symphony orchestra.  There are numerous opportunities for recreation, with community parks, picnic areas, golf courses, ball fields, tennis courts, swimming pools, playgrounds and natural areas.  The beaches of the Atlantic Ocean are 2 hours east and those of the Gulf of Mexico are 3 hours south offering wonderful day and weekend outings.  Valdosta has a modern and convenient regional airport and two international airports are just a short drive away.