The Nurse Manager of OB will be accountable for the development, implementation, evaluation and oversight of services provided by the Obstetrical Services at HealthAlliance. The Nurse Manager will serve as a leader in the coordination of interdisciplinary processes that facilitate and expedite patient care services to achieve optimal outcomes. The Nurse Manager will work with physicians, director of maternity services, charge nurses and employees to continuously develop this service, identify opportunities for improvement and ensure patient satisfaction. The Nurse Manager will foster an environment for patient and staff satisfaction, professional growth, development and participate in research opportunities

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• With the Director, develop and guide OB services to assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate services across the continuum; cultivate relationships with physician leaders to support the process.
• Work with interdisciplinary team to implement an effective nursing program for all patients.
• Develop/monitor the OB nursing services function to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Assure that nursing services are in compliance with regulatory DOH and DNV requirements.
• Perform patient rounds on a regular basis.

• Assume a leadership role to ensure that nursing care and department goals are consistent with HealthAlliance goals, objectives, values and mission.
• Demonstrate positive leadership within the department and the Hospital.
• Promote teamwork and team building to promote and implement effective nursing standards of care.
• Ensures that all policies/procedures are developed and revised as needed.
• Act as a change agent to continuously improve nursing services to meet the needs of HealthAlliance patients.
• Act as a role model and clinical resource to all the nursing staff.
• Facilitate and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to evaluate problems and achieve goals.
• Demonstrate teamwork philosophy through interaction with all HealthAlliance managers, employees and physicians.
• Continuously evaluate OB services to ensure quality patient care and optimal outcomes are being achieved.

• Effectively communicates OB nursing services plan to ensure the continuity of the program throughout the Hospital.
• Verbal and written communication is clear and well developed.
• Ensure that lines of communication between staff, management and physicians are open; relay appropriate information in a timely fashion.
• Hold regularly scheduledstaff meetings to discuss departmental issues and relay information.
• Participates on Hospital committees as appropriate.
• Serves as a resource to staff, physicians, and others in communication of program goals and objectives.
• Meets regularly with Director to update department activities.

• Perform Human Resources management functions in a highly effective and professional manner and on a timely basis.
• Ensures adequate and competent staff are hired appropriately.
• Oversee departmental position control and staffing plans. Assures competent staff is scheduled to meet patient care needs.
• Performs staff rounds on a regular basis. Utilizes staff statisfaction data to improve quality, staff satisfaction, and safety of OB Services.
• Communicates on a daily basis with the staffing office to ensure adequate staff and effective communication with off shift nursing supervisors.
• Assures employee performance reviews are consistent with job expectations, employee communication and completed within an appropriate time period.
• Ensures the development of effective and timely education and training programs/conferences for the nursing staff which meet the goals of the Hospital and/or department.
• Maintains a positive employee relations by identification and resolution of issues and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Ensures completion of staff training and development programs on a timely basis, including unit based orientation and a competency program.
• Promotes staff development in collaboration with the Perinatal Educator to offer educational programs as needed. Encourages professional growth and development in all levels of employees, encourages advanced leadership and skill development in permanent charge nurses.
• Work with Charge Nurse and Director to identify PI needs as appropriate; actively contributes to PI data collection, and process utilizing the focus PDA model.
• Consistently model attitude of continuous improvement to others.
• Develop and coordinate performance improvement activities.
• Works with Director, Nurse Leaders and Perinatal Educator to identify PI needs as appropriate; actively contributes to PI data collection, and process utilizing the focus PDA model.
• Document unusual occurrences appropriately. Track and analyze all incidents. Reports NYPORT incidences in a timely fashion to the Director and Quality Management
• Supports research where appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of information management principles.
• Exhibit an understanding of security and confidentiality of data and information. Adhere to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of electronic communications, including, but not limited to: e-mail, telephone, voice mail, fax and internet usage.
• Keep current on updates to computer system where applicable.
• Uses data and information to assist in decision making.

• Maintains department budget (operational and capital) with the Director.
• Continuously monitoring the budgets within financial constraints.
• Direct purchase of supplies/equipment in accordance with financial parameters.
• Effectively use resources as evidenced by inventory control and pursue more efficient staffing/scheduling, while assuring appropriate quality care.
• Identifies effective resource management opportunities.

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.

Experience:

• 3-5 years nursing experience

Training/License:

• Certification in clinical area required NRP EFM BLS ACLS/Current NYS Registered Nurse License

Other:

• Experience in managing interdisciplinary projects. Clinically competent. Ability to act as a role model/mentor. The ability to maintain strong relations with physicians, staff, and administrators is essential. Good communication and writing skills. Good analytical skills.

About Us:

HealthAlliance Hospital

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Saving Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement