OB Nurse Manager

Description

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Develops reviews, revises, submits and implements policies, procedures, goals and objectives for department operation.
• Annually review OB policies and procedures to determine whether they are current and in compliance with all federal, state regulatory requirements and CHCS policies and procedures.
• Ensures the continuity of care is maintained during all shifts of the department.
• Schedules necessary staffing for all shifts of operation by monitoring, evaluating and modifying staffing patterns utilizing national staffing guidelines and departmental staffing plan and minimal use of overtime.
• Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services to improve quality of patient care and utilization of staff time.
• Prepares monitors and requests adjustments to the annual departmental operating and capital budget in conjunction with administration.
• Develop, implement and fine-tune the orientation and education programs for assigned personnel. Coordinates the educational activities of the department, communicates new/revised protocols, guidelines, and standards.
• Monitors, implements, and participates in continuous quality improvement processes regarding topics pertinent to the department. Communicates with other departments to resolve operation problems and improve quality of services.
• Investigates, resolves, and documents the resolution of complaints or incidents concerning patients, visitors, nursing staff, and families. Counsels associates of needed changes to behaviors or technical skills.
• Directs maintenance of departmental facilities, equipment and supplies to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff.
• As a working manager, performs the duties of an OB nurse as needed. Is a role model for providing the clinical needs of OB patients.
• Schedules Inductions/C-sections.
• Manages the Newborn Hearing Screening Program.
• Supports and abides by the mission, values, and policies of CHCS in all activities.
• On-going compliance with CHCS educational requirements.
• Arrives on time and ready to work.
• All other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum: Associate's Degree, Field of Study Nursing. 1-2 years of experience in Obstetrical Nursing.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree, Field of Study Nursing. 5 plus years of experience in Obstetrical Nursing.

Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Kansas.

Licenses: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC