Assistant Nurse Manager - Labor and Delivery

Providence • Seattle, WA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is a professional Registered Nurse reporting to the unit director/manager who utilizes the nursing process to manage clinical and operational activities within assigned shift. The ANM is responsible for supporting the director/manager in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating services of the unit and providing managerial presence for all shifts. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. The department overview includes details about the Labor and Delivery unit, including the number of beds, operating rooms, monthly births, gestation weeks for deliveries, NICU level, and the types of teams and services available. The ANM is accountable for ensuring the provision of patient care 24 hours a day, managing clinical operations, coordinating patient care delivery, and ensuring compliance with standards. This includes developing and implementing quality improvement programs and unit-based goals. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, reinforcing positive outcomes, and taking corrective action for identified problems. The ANM acts as a patient advocate, supports cultural practices, and is accountable for staff retention by tracking turnover rates and implementing strategies for reduction. The role also involves maintaining clinical skills by assisting with patient care, spending time on all shifts to assess care and coach staff, and collaborating with clinical nurse specialists and educators on educational programs. The ANM also hears and adjusts up to step-two grievances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and Graduate from School of nursing (BS, or BSN).
• Registered Nurses employed in this role prior to November 1, 2024 are encouraged to pursue the BSN degree but obtaining the degree will not be a condition of employment.
• Washington Registered Nurse License Upon hire
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
• Charge Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse experience.
• Leadership experience
• Shared Governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical and operational activities within assigned shift.
• Support the director/manager in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating services of the unit.
• Provide managerial presence for all shifts.
• Ensure the provision of patient care 24 hours a day.
• Accountable for assigned clinical operations and patient care activities.
• Coordinate patient care delivery on a daily basis in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Ensure that patient care is delivered in accordance with professional, regulatory, and medical center standards.
• Establish and enforce standards of patient care and nursing practice pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Develop, implement, and monitor unit-based quality improvement programs.
• Develop and implement unit-based goals for the delivery of quality patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of patient care by reinforcing positive outcomes and demonstrating corrective action for identified problems.
• Ensure appropriate patient care based on assignments, evaluation of patient care, and patient/family satisfaction by conducting rounds and intervening accordingly.
• Assume the role of patient advocate to clarify and evaluate ethical and/or legal issues, and supports cultural practices.
• Assume accountability for staff retention by tracking staff turnover rate and actively taking steps to ensure reduction.
• Demonstrate clinical competence by assisting with patient care to maintain clinical skills.
• Spend time on all shifts to assess care and to coach, develop, evaluate and advocate for staff.
• Collaborate with the clinical nurse specialist and/or clinical educator to identify, plan, and implement an educational program pertinent to the service and for all levels of staff.
• Hear and adjust up to step-two grievances.
• Share responsibility for quality, finance, staffing, and the patient and caregiver experience.
• Continue to focus on culture work surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts for patients, caregivers, and providers.
• Emphasize quality metrics, including NTSV, and collaborate with the RN team for sustained improvement.
• Partner with the CNS, Perinatal Educator, and team on evidence-based practice changes.
• Interview and hire experienced staff RNs, travelers, and candidates for the residency/fellowship program for L&D.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security.
• We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager