RN Manager Labor and Delivery

Overview

RN Manager Labor and Delivery Full Time Days position at Tenet Healthcare. 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 Manager assumes responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating nursing practice on a unit level. The role has 24/7 responsibility of the Manager’s assigned areas and is accountable to support the 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 with the Director to ensure patient care standards are followed and assists the Director as needed.

• 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 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 internal controls of the 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 staff, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Provides leadership and support by serving as a resource to staff, and provides direct patient care when required.
• Meets job-specific, department-specific competencies, as well as other nursing leadership requirements.
• Knowledgeable and ensures compliance with JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
• Adheres to Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s Corporate Integrity Program and supports the hospital mission, vision, values, goals and standards.
• Attends employee forums and mandatory meetings; participates in committees, task forces and performance improvement teams as needed.
• Demonstrates proficiency in use of computers, diagnostic equipment, and patient therapeutic equipment.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintains good 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 licensure. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing.
• Experience:
  
  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 required upon hire for all nursing positions. ACLS required within 3 months of hire for designated roles. CPI, PALS, NRP and other certifications may be required within 3 months of hire depending on unit and duties.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.