L&D/OB Nursing Department Manager (RN)
About The Position
The L&D/OB Nursing Department Manager is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for managing the Obstetrics / Labor and Delivery department. The manager supervises, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care delivery. The role also develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. The manager supervises and evaluates personnel assigned to the unit, effectively utilizes nursing personnel and time, and is directly accountable for unit responsibilities. The role communicates effectively with staff, physicians, and administration, both verbally and in writing, and consults with staff, physicians, and the Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.
Requirements
- Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained as current.
- At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
- ACLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained as current.
- NRP (AHA) upon hire and maintained as current.
- At least five years of experience as a perinatal nurse in an acute care setting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assume 24-hour administrative responsibility for management of the Obstetrics / Labor and Delivery department.
- Supervise, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of patient care.
- Develop and implement departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations.
- Supervise and evaluate all personnel assigned to the unit.
- Effectively utilize nursing personnel and time, and remain directly accountable for unit responsibilities.
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff, physicians, and administration.
- Consult with staff, physicians, and the Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
