Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery

UVA Community Health•Manassas, VA

9d•$45 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Requirements

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience in an acute care setting required.
Current RN licensure in applicable state required.
Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree preferred.
2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Certification in specialized area preferred.
Board certification in area of practice.

Responsibilities

Deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time.
Facilitate an environment that allows staff to be present with patients and their families by supporting their desire to positively impact the health and well-being of our patients, our families, and our communities through the nursing process.
Spend at least 50% of his/her time on the unit and is visible, present, and available to staff to provide necessary mentoring, teaching and support.
Develop and maintain collegial relationships with physicians, clinical educators, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Provide leadership and create a strategy to achieve the best outcomes including but not limited to quality, financial vitality, employee, and customer satisfaction.
Analyzes processes and creates deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements.
Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and assesses the costs, benefits, and risks of various options.
Selects and recommends the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations.
Explains and justifies actions in a systematic and logical fashion.
Shares and receives information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
Actively listens, provides constructive feedback, and demonstrates respect for differing views.
Tailors communications to diverse audiences.
Demonstrates involvement in the unit’s annual and/or periodic assessment efforts, including efforts to improve the quality services.
Improves processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies.
Demonstrates efficiency and quality in one’s own work.
Builds relationships and maintains strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Adjusts and adapts service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities.
Frequently suggests and implements changes to improve the quality of service.
Manages tasks and resources within the department to achieve quality and meet budget requirements.
Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.
Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI).
Implements measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown.
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
On call responsibilities as directed.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.