Overview
Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Position Summary:
Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.
Responsibilities
- Selects, trains, orients, develop and evaluate performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
- Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
- Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
- Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
- Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
- Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
- Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
- Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
- Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.
