Labor and Delivery Nursing Manager

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. Collaborates closely with staff, charge nurses, physicians, and other department leaders to ensure that clinical operations are efficient and effective, and achieve high patient / family / staff satisfaction. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Schedules, leads, and coordinates the daily activities of a defined unit on an assigned shift. Assists 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' technical experience : Preferred
• One year's leadership experience : Preferred
• Two years' experience of acute care nursing in hospital setting : Preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

Department Specific License / Certifications :

Essential Functions :