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Nurse Manager (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Employer
University of Maryland Medical System
Location
Easton, MD
Closing date
Sep 21, 2021

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Sector
Nursing, General Nursing, Midwife
Organization Type
Corporate
What You Will Do:

Nurse Manager (RN) - Labor and Delivery
Full Time, Day Shift
Easton, MD

W e are actively seeking a Nurse Manager (RN) - Labor and Delivery to join our extraordinary nursing leadership team at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.

The Right Choice. Right Here.
At the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Learn more about what it's like to be a nurse at UM Shore Regional Health
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JOB SUMMARY:
Directs and supervises the performance of a group of employees engaged in similar functions and directs a major organization-wide work process. Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures. Translates the overall objectives set by higher management into individual and collective objectives for subordinates and develops plans for accomplishing them. Provides training and communicates information from higher management to employees. Assists the Director and the Vice President of Patient-Care Services in accomplishing his/her twenty-four-hour responsibility for the operation of area(s) of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

* Establishes objectives with plans of action pertinent to the area of responsibility in support of the system's strategic plan.
* Directs, organizes, delegates, and performs a variety of personnel functions including the interviewing, hiring, evaluating performance, coaching, and disciplining of employees.
* Assists with the preparation of operational and capital budgets, and continually manages financial resources to obtain maximum performance.
* Evaluates staffing and scheduling as needed to ensure uninterrupted services and supports changes in services and patient care demands.
* Approves purchase of supplies for the department; supervises maintenance activities and quality control procedures for equipment.
* Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other system staff to resolve problems, and promotes harmonious relationships within the system.
* Reviews policies, procedures, and standards regularly to ensure compliance with all appropriate professional organization standards and all appropriate regulatory agencies.
* Serves as a role model and provides support for staff in executing their functions and consults with them in matters pertinent to policy interpretation.
* Evaluates technical activities, environmental conditions, and the overall functions of the department.
* Contributes to and supports programs of education for departmental staff, medical and other staff development.
* Supervises clerical and administrative functions of the department, including the required record systems for internal control and those pertinent to the total function of the system.
* Continually seeks opportunities to improve the performance of work processes.
* Implements the Case Management concept.
* During staffing shortages or periods of unusually high patient census or acuity, the Manager may be utilized in the same capacity as a staff RN (see RN job description)
* Attends System meetings and activities, as well as external agencies and organizations as assigned.
* Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.
* Responds to the following Shore Health System codes: Code Pink, Code D, Code Red (in their area), Code Green (in their area), Code Blue (in their area).
* Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
* Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information that is necessary to perform the function of the job.

As a Registered Nurse at UM Shore Regional Health, you'll experience:

* Competitive pay with our recent market adjustment for RNs
* The advantages of working for a Magnet designated Medical Center
* Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage.
* Professional Advancement Model (PAM) designed to advance your career in nursing.
* Work-Life Balance: You'll accrue paid annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
* Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement and a student loan repayment program* (*restrictions apply)

What You Need to Be Successful:

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

* Current Maryland licensure.
* BSN required.
* A Master's Degree is desirable.
* A minimum of three (3) years of related clinical experience that is compatible with the area(s) of responsibility.
* Two years of decentralized management experience preferred.
* Certification in a nursing specialty and/or nursing administration is desirable.

The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the necessary care as described in the department's policies and procedures

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Associated topics: ambulatory, asn, domiciliary, intensive, intensive care unit, nurse clinical, nurse rn, registered nurse, surgery, unit

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