Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery​/Varied - Req

job objective

the nurse manager is a registered nurse responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating clinical, administrative, and operational activities for a nursing/patient care unit; implements and interprets policies, procedures, standards, and regulations for nursing personnel, patients, medical staff, and the public. She/he maintains twenty‑four hour accountability for all activities of the unit. Will apply ana standards of nursing administrative practice in performance of leadership role.

• effectively plans, organizes and evaluates work duties of self and unit staff to promote quality nursing and patient care activities.
• develops unit goals annually, in conjunction with the unit staff and unit medical director, that supports the department of nursing and the hospital's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• plans and maintains staffing pattern within budgeting parameters, incorporating continuity of care, staff competency, and patient acuity.
• evaluates and sets standards for patient care and unit equipment.
• collaborates with support services to provide a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• promotes intra‑ and interdepartmental communication.
• maintains patient reference materials and ensures access to appropriate policies, procedures, standards and care guidelines.
• collaborates with nursing director and supervisors to facilitate the provision of high‑quality patient care.
• works with the medical staff to coordinate the medical and nursing management of patient care.
• utilizes staff in a manner which reflects the understanding of professional, legal, and institutional constraints; the abilities of individual care providers; the holistic approach to patient care; and the use of time‑management principles.
• evaluates patient care delivery through written documentation, observation, and comparison to established standards.
• assists in providing nursing care to patients, as needed, to assess particular patient requirements or a backup to staff nurse.
• serves as a clinical resource person and assists nursing personnel in assessing patient/family status to plan nursing care.
• builds and leads a high performing team: motivates, inspires and develops employees to accomplish goals and objectives.
• interviews and selects staff for designated unit.
• maintains staff meeting at least bi‑monthly to discuss department and hospital goals, progress toward goals, and other significant information concerning the unit and organization.
• provides an environment that promotes employee satisfaction and retention.
• empowers staff to participate in changing processes and incorporate changes into daily practices.
• recognizes employee contributions.
• monitors employee performance and provides ongoing feedback. Initiates corrective action when indicated. Completes employee performance appraisals according to human resources guidelines.
• empowers staff to take ownership of patient care environment.
• avoids preventable turnover. Initiates plan for change as appropriate. Ensures completion and processing of all personnel forms.
• participates in recruitment events.
• actively participates in strategies to meet magnet designation.
• organizational teamwork and collaboration: collaboratively works with peers and others to set and achieve interdepartmental/organizational goals and to resolve barriers to interdepartmental/organizational performance.
• works with peers and co‑workers to resolve conflict, and duplication of effort and waste.
• communicates to nursing supervisors information essential for continuity of patient care.
• attends required meetings or delegates responsibility when indicated in event of absence.
• works effectively with medical directors, service chiefs, and other members of the medical staff.
• cooperates with instructors from schools of nursing to enhance student learning.
• evaluates the educational needs of employees and provides for in‑services/training monthly and as applicable.
• ensures an appropriate orientation plan for newly hired unit personnel. Approves continuing education programs attended by the staff.
• communicates hospital policies and procedures to nursing staff and…