Assistant Nurse Operations Manager - Labor & Delivery (Nights)

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is seeking an Assistant Nurse Operations Manager to join their dynamic Labor and Delivery Unit. This full-time, night shift position is designed for Registered Nurses ready to advance their careers into leadership roles. The Labor and Delivery Unit functions as a Level III Perinatal Center, providing comprehensive, patient-centered obstetrical nursing care for low and high-risk families during the antenatal, labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum periods. The unit includes twenty-eight Labor and Delivery Rooms (LDRs) designed to keep families together. Care is provided for mothers in active labor, inductions, immediate postpartum recovery, immediate newborn care, complications of pregnancy, and emotional/physical care for patients requiring medical termination of pregnancy post-fetal demise. A 24-hour Anesthesia service is available for pain management and cesarean birth anesthesia. This role offers the opportunity to work with skilled professionals, advanced technology, and a state-of-the-art facility. The position allows for hands-on leadership experience while maintaining a connection to bedside care, offering mentorship, leadership skill-building, and the chance to impact patient care and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) required if no Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery or OB/GYN setting.
At least two (2) YEARS of RN Leadership experience is required in a acute care setting.
Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
A passion for patient care and team development.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health-related field preferred.
May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Responsibilities

Shared 24/7 accountability with Nursing Operations Manager
Participates in the recruitment and selection of new team members for the unit through interviews, peer selection, and evaluation of candidates.
Coordinates with the Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and Human Resources as indicated on corrective action, progressive discipline, and career advancement.
Investigates event reports and provides feedback to both Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and team members.
Oversight of schedules for the unit to ensure the proper mix of staff are available each shift to provide appropriate patient care.
Maintains oversight of patient flow and intervenes as indicated to achieve expected outcomes.
Performs Nurse Leader rounds and reviews, to identify variance from nursing best practice and regulatory or hospital standards. Participates in process/quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes and standard work.
Ensures the customer experience is upheld by all team members on shift and provides service recovery to patients and their families as needed.
Interfaces with patients and families to provide instruction, promote participation in patient care, and to coordinate nursing activities.
Participates and/or leads staff meetings, GEMBA board, or huddles; demonstrates ownership of unit and outcomes.
Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Respects the rights and privacy of others and holds staff member information in strict confidence.
Ensures incident reports are completed appropriately and follows up with event reports as needed