Assistant Nurse Operations Manager - Labor & Delivery (Nights)

Assistant Nurse Operations Manager

Take the next step in your nursing career! Are you ready to grow your career and step into a leadership role at one of the nation's most respected women's health hospitals? Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is seeking an Assistant Nurse Operations Manager to join our dynamic Labor and Delivery Unit, where every shift makes a difference in the lives of mothers, babies, and families.

Location: Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando, FL

Department: Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Type: Full-time (40 hours)

Shift: Nights

Labor and Delivery Unit

The function of Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies (WPHWB) Labor and Delivery Unit is based on the primary care model principles. As a Level III Perinatal Center, comprehensive patient centered obstetrical nursing care is provided for both low and high-risk families during the antenatal, labor and delivery and immediate postpartum periods. The Labor and Delivery Unit (L & D) is composed of twenty eight (28) Labor and Delivery Rooms (LDRs) that provide the expectant family with the opportunity to remain together as a unit during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. Labor and Delivery provides care for:

• Mothers in active labor with expected delivery, with or without epidurals
• Inductions of labor
• Immediate postpartum recovery
• Immediate newborn care post delivery
• Complications of pregnancy requiring inpatient and outpatient evaluation
• Emotional and physical care for patients requiring medical termination of pregnancy post-fetal demise.
• 24-hour Anesthesia service that is available for pain management in labor and anesthesia management during cesarean birth.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most skilled professionals in women's health, supported by advanced technology and resources in a state-of-the-art facility.

Why Choose This Role?

This position is designed for Registered Nurses who are ready to grow their careers and develop their leadership skills. As the Assistant Nurse Operations Manager, you'll gain hands-on leadership experience while still maintaining a connection to bedside care. You'll have the chance to:

• Learn and Grow: Work closely with seasoned leaders and gain mentorship to support your career development.
• Make an Impact: Lead a team that directly impacts patient care and outcomes for mothers and babies.
• Build Your Leadership Skills: Oversee daily operations, help guide your team, and play a key role in decision-making and improvement initiatives.

Why Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital?

One of the largest women's hospitals in the nation, delivering over 14,000 babies annually.

Magnet-recognized hospital committed to nursing excellence.

A collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional development.

Comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, leadership development programs, and career advancement opportunities.

At Orlando Health, we're not just a workplacewe're a family committed to supporting you through every stage of your life and career. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" isn't just a promiseit's a reality we live every day. Start your leadership journey at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, where your career growth matters as much as the care you provide!

Responsibilities Essential Functions

• Shared 24/7 accountability with Nursing Operations Manager
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of new team members for the unit through interviews, peer selection, and evaluation of candidates.
• Coordinates with the Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and Human Resources as indicated on corrective action, progressive discipline, and career advancement.
• Investigate event reports and provides feedback to both Unit/Department Nursing Operations Manager and team members.
• Oversight of schedules for the unit to ensure the proper mix of staff are available each shift to provide appropriate patient care.
• Maintains oversight of patient flow and intervenes as indicated to achieve expected outcomes.
• Performs Nurse Leader rounds and reviews, to identify variance from nursing best practice and regulatory or hospital standards. Participates in process/quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes and standard work.
• Ensures the customer experience is upheld by all team members on shift and provides service recovery to patients and their families as needed.
• Interfaces with patients and families to provide instruction, promote participation in patient care, and to coordinate nursing activities.
• Participates and/or leads staff meetings, GEMBA board, or huddles; demonstrates ownership of unit and outcomes.
• Performs direct patient care activities as required to meet operational needs.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Respects the rights and privacy of others and holds staff member information in strict confidence.
• Ensures incident reports are completed appropriately and follows up with event reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Education/Training Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) required if no Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health-related field preferred.
• Licensure/Certification Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population:
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Experience Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery or OB/GYN setting. At least two (2) YEARS of RN Leadership experience is required in a acute care setting. Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills. A passion for patient care and team development.