Clinical Operations Manager - Labor & Delivery

Position Title

Clinical Operations Manager - Labor & Delivery

Job Description

Purpose & Scope :

This position is responsible for assisting the Patient Care Director in performing the management and professional functions of the clinical department. These include but are not limited to responsibility for day to day operations, regulatory compliance, financial performance, quality, safety and people management. These duties shall be carried out in accordance with all state and federal laws, Joint Commission standards, hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Education :

Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.

Master's degree in nursing or health administration is preferred.

Experience :

Five years of healthcare / medical - nursing / patient care experience is required.

Three years of supervisory experience is preferred.

Certification / Licensure :

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or a Compact State Licensure in Nursing is required, Certification in area of clinical specialty is preferred.

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below.

• ACLS : ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU
• PALS : PACU : Pediatric Nurses, ED
• NRP : NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
• De-escalation training : BHU, ED

Per policy ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.