RN Manager, Family Birth Center

Job Summary Creates an environment where front line nurses and ancillary staff provide whole‑person care that is safe, complication‑free, and optimizes functional independence for each patient. Maintains a highly‑visible presence on the unit and collaborates closely with staff, charge nurses, physicians, and other department leaders to ensure that clinical operations are efficient and effective, achieving high patient, family, and staff satisfaction. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Schedules, leads, and coordinates the daily activities of a defined unit on an assigned shift, assisting leadership in accomplishing unit and organizational goals. Job Requirements Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience – Required Master's Degree – Preferred Five years of technical experience – Preferred One year of leadership experience – Preferred Two years of acute care nursing experience in a hospital setting – Preferred Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice – Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy – Preferred National specialty certification in area of expertise or in nursing administration – Preferred Essential Functions Builds a high performing clinical work team by recruiting and retaining skilled professional staff. Builds a strong infrastructure with designated charge nurses and unit champions. Engages staff in developing action plans for needed change to create safe, desired outcomes. Completes periodic evaluations of supervised personnel and coaches and disciplines when appropriate. Monitors attendance and works closely with the unit champions and the clinical educator to identify and meet educational needs. Uses a consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. Sets and strives to achieve goals for patient safety, quality of care and compliance with regulatory requirements, creating a culture of open communication. Develops strategies to improve patient/family and physician satisfaction. Establishes standards of care for professional nursing practice that staff are held accountable to. Monitors critical processes and outcomes of care through audits, data analysis, and incident reports. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, evaluating and comparing possible courses of action, and making decisions or recommendations after considering the various possibilities. Conducts daily rounds with physicians and other staff, actively communicating to coordinate appropriate care. Directs and monitors personnel in patient care activities to ensure adequate patient care and quality of work. Investigates and resolves patient care and operational issues, initiating and coordinating individual and team conferences with health team members, patients, and families to revise care plans for optimal, individualized care. Assesses personnel requirements daily, requesting additional staff as necessary and authorizing overtime when appropriate. Completes monthly unit staff schedules on time, accurately, and in collaboration with staff and management, minimizing absences and staffing imbalances. Facilitates throughput through early discharge, pull‑ahead beds, and timely admissions or transfers, forecasting patient volume. Works with facility services to ensure department and equipment remain safe and operational, preventing complications of care including nosocomial infections. Conducts emergency preparedness reviews. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. #J-18808-Ljbffr