Summary:

Develops and leads nursing maternal/perinatal initiatives for the CHRISTUS location. The Program Manager works in conjunction with the Maternal Medical Director to oversee perinatal practice in the facility. The Program Manager also works with regional clinical leaders in the community (through the Regional Advisory Council-RAC) to lead the development and implementation of clinical strategies, policies, and practices throughout the Region and align them with CHRISTUS Health System which are guided by High-Reliability Principles, to achieve nursing standardization, evidence-based practices, operational excellence, and optimal patient care performance. Establishes effective strategies for service line initiatives, education and competency, physician collaboration, integration, outcomes, and resource utilization with the goal of increasing service line growth, efficiency, compliance, safety, and patient experience.