Registered Nurse; RN - Manager, Labor and Delivery

Tenet Memphis is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, Labor and Delivery for a nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

St. Francis Hospital Memphis

Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry.

RN Manager Labor and Delivery Full Time Days Position Summary

This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all
nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization. The role
will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating
nursing practice on a unit level. Role assumes 24/7 responsibility of Manager’s assigned areas. The role
is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of
clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
The Nurse Manager is responsible for efficient day-to-day operations of the department and optimum use
of resources to maximize productivity and minimize costs. Communicates openly and effectively with
Director to ensure patient care standards are followed and assists Director as needed

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs the daily patient care operations of the unit.

• Maintains the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing
mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff

• Delegates appropriate tasks to appropriate personnel, consistent with legal and professional
guidelines and departmental standards.

• Demonstrates knowledge and educates staff concerning the philosophy, objectives, policies and
procedures of the unit, department, and hospital.

• Identifies appropriate internal controls of department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce
compliance.

• Demonstrates team player mentality with highly effective team building skills.

• Fosters positive relationships and maintains clear communication with all customers including, but not
limited to staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.

• Provides leadership, support by serving as a resource to staff, and provides direct patient care when
required.

• Meets job-specific, department-specific competencies, as well as any others determined by nursing
leadership.

• Knowledgeable and ensures compliance of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.

• Adheres to and promotes Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s Corporate Integrity Program.

• Support the hospital mission, vision, values, goals and standards.

• Attends all employee forums and other hospital mandatory meetings.

• Participates in committees, task forces and performance improvement teams as needed. Takes an
active role in identifying and improving on patient care processes.

• Demonstrates proficiency in use of computers, diagnostic equipment, and patient therapeutic
equipment/machines.

• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintains a good record of attendance and punctuality.

• Works varying work hours, including 2nd and 3rd shifts, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

• Role model of Target 100 standards.

• Performs related duties as required

Education:

RN with current applicable state licensure / permit.
Professional Requirement:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Preferred:
Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.

Experience:

Required - Nursing experience plus 1 year of progressive management experience in a
hospital environment as a leader or full-time charge nurse/related position.

Certifications:

• BLS - Certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.

• ACLS - Required within 3 months of hire for…