Nurse Manager, Operations - Duke University Hospital - Labor & Delivery

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke University Health System
- Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse Manager who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

The Nurse Manager for the Labor & Delivery Unit is responsible for overseeing daily operations and advancing quality and safety initiatives within the department. This leader will share clinical oversight of approximately 140 FTEs in a high-performing unit known for exceptional clinical outcomes and strong performance metrics. The role reports directly to the Clinical Operations Director.

3 years of experience managing in Women's Services. Prefer applicants with labor & delivery experience.

The Birthing Center at Duke University Hospital provides a personalized birth experience in a safe, comfortable environment. We provide comprehensive care for women and babies who face increased health risks during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

We deliver more than 4000 babies each year and work closely to make sure patients have the birthing experience of their choice. Being recognized as the #1 Maternity Care Center in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report,The Duke Birthing Center at Duke University Hospital is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

Our unit is comprised of 10 triage rooms, 3 operating room suites, 20 labor-beds and a 23 bed antepartum unit This unit delivers an average of 350 patients each month.

• Level 4 facility caring for high-risk obstetrical patients
• 24/7 in house coverage including Maternal Fetal Medicine providers, Midwives, Obstetricians, Neonatologists, and a dedicated Anesthesia team.
• Focus on serving our community and partnering with our families to create a safe and respectful birth environment.
• High tech maternity care provided in a unit with lots of tenure and a close knit family environment.
• A large multidisciplinary team in a shared governance environment, with a passion for family centered care.

Manage and supervise functions of assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis; ensure effective delivery of clinical patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.

Participate in the development of the clinical areas' strategic and operational plans Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative). Openly support and consistently communicate mission of the unit/department and the organization. Serve as the collective voice for unit(s) staff to communicate with administration.

Serve as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care. Interface with patients and families to…