Labor & Delivery Manager - Austin TX

Labor and Delivery Manager

Austin, Texas, USA

The Manager ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the unit/department. The Manager monitors and evaluates the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures and holds staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives. You will help create a superior clinical identity by operationalizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.

Ensure adherence to standards of care.

• You will support efforts to reduce variation in clinical practice and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensure a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.
• You will support the achievement of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations.
• You will ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• You will ensure equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards.
• You will manage admissions and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
• You will facilitate effective interdisciplinary care coordination within and across departments. Ensure staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.
• You will provide leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. Instill accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.
• You will review various feedback mechanisms and help identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.
• You will leverage various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve patient satisfaction.

• BSN required MSN preferred
• Min 3-5 yrs experience in healthcare required
• Min 1+ year in supervisory role in a L & D Unit
• Specialty Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, accordance with law and regulation.

Relo offered. Great benefits!

2024 births: 10,252 (854/mo) - need high volume birthing experience. This night manager is for labor and delivery but will oversee antepartum, OBED and OBOR (all subsets of L&D).