Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper•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 time on the unit and be 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.
Analyze processes and create deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements.
Break down problems and issues into sub-components and assess the costs, benefits, and risks of various options.
Select and recommend the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations.
Explain and justify actions in a systematic and logical fashion.
Share and receive information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
Actively listen, provide constructive feedback, and demonstrate respect for differing views.
Tailor communications to diverse audiences.
Demonstrate involvement in the unit’s annual and/or periodic assessment efforts, including efforts to improve the quality services.
Understand the value of innovation and quality improvement.
Improve processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies.
Demonstrate efficiency and quality in one’s own work.
Build relationships and maintain strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Understand the importance of quality service.
Adjust and adapt service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities.
Frequently suggest and implement changes to improve the quality of service.
Manage tasks and resources within the department to achieve quality and meet budget requirements.
Ensure that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.
Leverage resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI).
Implement measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown.
Perform additional duties as assigned.