Director Clinical Services - NICU
Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Lehigh Valley
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health
Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our
talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and
experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care
organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and
offers plenty of opportunity to do great work. Imagine a career at
one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an
exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate
team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized,
forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do
great work. LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by
U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a
Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the
American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for
nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh
Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest,
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital-
Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A'
grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020,
the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight
LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an
unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every
day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your
first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary
Ensures safe and effective care delivery within assigned area(s)
24/7. Manages all material, financial, and human resources within
assigned areas(s). Ensures competent staff performance and promotes
staff development. Acts as the primary retention and recruitment
officer for the unit. Complies with and supports hospital and
clinical services philosophies, policies, procedures, and
protocols. Job Duties Ensures the delivery of quality patient care
in assigned area(s). Demonstrates full responsibility and
accountability for all unit activities. Fosters accountability of
staff for adherence to policy/procedures/professional practice.
Manages staff in designated area(s). Assumes the role of primary
retention and recruitment officer for the unit. Coaches and mentors
staff in the attainment of goals and identified needs. Collaborates
with other appropriate stakeholders in the short and long range
planning for the department, Patient Care Services, and/or
organization. Administrators medical staff; develops and achieves
goals for the department and/or services which are measurable, time
limited, and consistent with the mission, strategic plan, and
quality improvement plans of the hospital. Promotes the development
and enhancement of a Shared Governance Model on the unit by
establishing/fostering unit committees and councils. Ensures, at a
minimum, the active functioning of unit committees aimed at
practice/quality, staffing, and scheduling. Promotes and develops
personal and professional growth and development of self and
clinical services staff. Manages the financial aspects of the
department(s), remaining within target and accounting for variances
from budget. Supports, enforces, and complies with hospital and
Patient Care Services philosophy, policies, procedures, and
protocols. Adheres and educates staff on all regulatory
requirements regarding privacy, patient safety, and goals (OSHA,
HIPAA, TJC, ADA, etc.). Holds staff accountable for adherence to
the same. Promotes and facilitates evidence-based practice and
research. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in nursing or 3
years of recent experience in practice specialty or related
specialty, with demonstrated leadership abilities. RN - Licensed
Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Preferred
Qualifications Master's Degree in nursing Physical Demands Lift and
carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher
(requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of
the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care
providers may be required to perform activities specific to their
role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job
Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the
major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions
for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of
the current position, however management reserves the right to
revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other
responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh
Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In
accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal,
state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health
Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such
protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions
and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and
programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection,
hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation,
benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Valley
Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies
should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any
other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not
responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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