Nurse Manager - Labor and Delivery

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

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About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Akron General's Labor & Delivery Unit provides labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care specializing in all aspects of the intrapartum period. From routine deliveries to high-risk pregnancies, parents have the reassurance that Cleveland Clinic Akron General offers Level III Obstetric Service, the highest level of care available in obstetrics. Our specially trained staff, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and anesthesiologists are available 24-hours a day. As a Nurse Manager, you will manage the delivery of care within the Labor and Delivery unit at Akron General Medical Center. In this role, you will provide diagnostic or therapeutic services to patients while offering clinical supervision, maintaining quality outcomes and supervising all aspects of personnel management and development. Ultimately, your dedication and leadership help enhance the Cleveland Clinic experience for everyone, whether they are patients, visitors or fellow caregivers. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30AM - 4:00PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Requirements

Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Three years of recent clinical nursing experience, including at least one year of healthcare management experience
High degree of clinical expertise in the specialty area
Demonstrated leadership, management, communication, counseling, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution and group process skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in fetal monitoring
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Responsibilities

Manage the practice of professional nursing and delivery of nursing care on an assigned unit.
Establish clinical direction of nursing care, provide clinical supervision and maintain quality outcomes and patient care standards.
Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care.
Develop quality initiatives and implement policies and procedures to insure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
Supervise caregivers and promote development.
Maintain adherence to JCAHO and other regulatory standards.
Coordinate unit operations with other units/departments.
Develop and monitor budgets, approve purchases and establish/revise inventory quotes.
Analyze personnel structure and determine staffing needs.
Evaluate performance, conduct selection and termination processes and develop strategic plans.
Participate in clinical nursing research and support foundation research activities.