Assistant Clinical Manager - Labor and Delivery

aah; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 162.000 - 244.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Charge Nurse for Labor and Delivery. This full-time role requires leadership experience, extensive L&D knowledge, and RN licensure. Schedule options include various 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts with one late shift weekly to align with night coverage.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in L&D, OB triage and high-risk OB, plus 2–3 years leadership. A BSN is required; Master's and OB RNC certification preferred.

Formación

• 5+ years of labor and delivery, OB Triage and High-Risk OB experience.
• 2-3 years of previous leadership experience.
• Content expert in Labor and Delivery.
• BSN is required; Master's preferred; OB RNC certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as Charge Nurse; assign patient and non-patient care.
• Maintain staffing per policies and patient volume.
• Collaborate with physicians and management to ensure high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety initiatives are followed.
• Support performance improvement and staff development initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Labor and Delivery expertise

OB Triage

High-Risk OB

Content expert

Educación

BSN

Master's degree

Inpatient OB RNC certification

Herramientas

Lawson

Descripción del empleo

Department: 35005 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Labor and Delivery

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hou rs Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Possible schedules include 5 eight-hour shifts, 4 ten-hour shifts, or a combination of 2 twelve-hour shifts and 2 eight-hour shifts. Must be available to work one late shift per week to connect with the night shift.

At least 5 years of labor and delivery, OB Triage and High-Risk OB experience

2-3 years of previous leadership experience

Content expert in Labor and Delivery

BSN required

Masters preferred

Certification preferred Inpatient OB RNC

Pay Range:

$44.15 - $66.25

Primary Purpose

Assist PCC leadership with day to day operation to ensure high quality and cost effective patient care

Major Responsibilities

• Serves in the role of Charge Nurse. Assigns patient and non-patient care in a safe, effective manner
• Maintains staffing requirements in accordance with established policies, patient volume
• Collaborates with physicians, management and other healthcare professionals to assure the deliver of quality care and high patient satisfaction
• Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals by prioritizing duties and responsibilities
• Assures accurate reporting of census, acuity and staffing at predetermined times
• Assures that Point of Care Testing/Code Carts/Code Boxes are accounted for
• Assures appropriate supplies are available to staff via Lawson
• Monitors/Edits Report Express Reports in a timely manner
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH and all hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives
• Practices the principles of Performance Improvement in order to contribute to positive patient outcomes
• Responds to issues/concerns of patients and families in a timely manner. Refers complex issues to management
• Demonstrates positive support and participation in unit base performance improve plan, indicators and outcomes
• Make recommendations for improvement. Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals
• Assists in the Performance Improvement Process
• Demonstrates and maintains a current knowledge of Mission, Philosophy, Policies and Procedures
• Serves as a clinical resource to staff
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to facilitate the Care Management process
• Serves as a role model for "Service First" in practice and facilitation of staff adherence to Service First courtesy standards and scripts
• Facilitates Service Recovery
• Takes initiative with problem resolution and conflict management when presented with issues/concerns
• Participates with PCC leadership to provide positive work environment for staff in terms of growth and development and job satisfaction
• Refers major rule violations/work performance issues to management utilizing the established chain of command.
• Assists with data collection/tracking for education/in-service of assigned staff.
• Assists with the development of staff competencies and skills checklists.
• Facilitates staff attendance at in-services by providing appropriate coverage of unit.
• Practices positive coaching/mentoring skills to foster staff growth and development.
• Conducts timely and objective performance pathways for assigned staff subject to review with management prior to presentation to staff
• Assesses educational needs of the staff and facilitates education opportunities. Coordinates orientation of new staff in conjunction with the MCO and APN
• Assists individuals with identifying professional goals and provides opportunities to achieve these goals
• Addresses staff concerning matters involving minor performance variances and minor disciplinary counseling
• Consults with management if written disciplinary action is warranted
• Responsible for personal/professional growth and development
• Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and networking
• Proactively seek out education as opportunities. Earn 10 continuing education hours annually. 8 of the 10 continuing education hours must be Pediatric specific.
• Participates in activities to enhance professional growth by involvement in professional organization and continuing education.
• Maintains clinical expertise in pediatrics. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical care.
• Serves on various unit and hospital committees to increase knowledge and networking skills

Licensure:

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

Typically requires 3 years' experience in specialty area and may require specialty-focused continuing education and/or certifications based upon department discretion.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Ability to assume charge/schedule coordinator role Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a div