Manager - Nursing Unit - Labor and Delivery - Full Time 8 Hours Day (Non-Union, Exempt)

University of Southern California

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About The Position

The Manager is an excellent clinician who assists the Chief Nursing Officer with operational management and education for employees and patients. The Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for assigned areas. The role provides staff education using the AACN core curriculum, program planning, and clinical oversight for new and current staff. The Manager coordinates patient care during hospitalization to optimize resource utilization and patient outcomes. The Manager serves as a professional clinical role model and supports the development of other professionals. The role demonstrates investment in the forward movement of the unit and organization and uses effective verbal and non-verbal communication to achieve service goals, customer satisfaction, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; requirement waived for an interim role.
• At least 3 years of clinical experience.
• Prior management experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to determine an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, attend to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize work scheduling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others professionally.
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Health Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification from AWHONN.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Nursing Officer with operational management and education for employees and patients.
• Maintain 24-hour accountability for patient-care quality, operational efficiency, and human resources management for assigned areas.
• Provide staff education using the AACN core curriculum.
• Plan programs and provide clinical oversight for new and current staff.
• Coordinate patient care during hospitalization to optimize resource utilization and patient outcomes.
• Serve as a professional clinical role model and assist other professionals in their development.
• Support the progress of the unit and organization.
• Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication to achieve service goals, customer satisfaction, and a positive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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