Associate Nurse Manager - Labor and Delivery

Parkland Health; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking an experienced Night Shift RN to supervise and develop nursing staff, manage daily unit activities, and coordinate patient services for high-quality outcomes. The role requires an active RN license, BLS, and ALS/ACLS with NRP and fetal monitoring training.

You will oversee staffing, policy compliance, and budget considerations while collaborating with physicians and administration to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have current RN license or valid compact RN license
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from recognized organizations
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification on hire
• Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring Training on hire

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management of unit activities and staff supervision
• Develop staff schedules to maximize utilization and service quality
• Directly supervise time, attendance and patient care activities of nursing and ancillary staff
• Provide clinical role modeling and educational support to staff
• Ensure compliance with Parkland, Joint Commission and clinical area policies and regulations
• Identify and analyze workflow design; implement changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist in policy development and staff education to ensure rule compliance
• Foster collaborative relationships with physicians, administration and risk management
• Oversee facility management and equipment maintenance to ensure safety
• Participate in annual budget development and monitor supplies and charges
• Contribute to unit goals aligned with Parkland mission and committees

Skills

RN license

BLS Certification

ALS/ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Fetal Monitoring Training (EFM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Three years nursing experience

Job description

Full Time - Nights

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for assisting in the daily management of unit activities including staff supervision and development, planning, budget, quality and facility operations and coordinating patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes.

MINIMUM SPEDIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, preferred.

Experience

• Must have three (3) years of professional nursing experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license
• Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network
• Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire or placement in role. Certification must be from the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network
• Must have current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP certification on hire or placement in the role. Certification for NRP must be from the following::
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network
• Must have Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring Training Intermediate upon hire or placement in the role.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
• Must be capable of serving as a clinical resource for staff.
• Must have a working knowledge of assigned department operations including policies, personnel and budget management.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse population of physicians, patients, nursing staff, management and administration.
• Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the daily management of unit activities to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. Develops staff schedules to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to internal and external customers. Directly supervises time, attendance and patient care activities of assigned Nursing and ancillary staff. Motivates, counsels, guides and evaluates staff. Delegates tasks effectively. Participates in the selection and orientation of new staff. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
• Provides patient care, assessing patient needs, planning discharge and arranging support services to ensure effective, high quality patient care. Serves as a clinical role model and educational resource to ensure high quality, effective patient services.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of all Parkland, The Joint Commission and clinical area rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines and ensures that employee activities are in compliance.
• Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows in the unit. Implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland. Tracks and trends survey charts and other data sources and provides periodic reports. Monitors quality management practices on the unit including Nursing Standards and Practices, competencies and accreditation of staff. Collaborates with staff, physicians, administration and risk management to evaluate and improve patient services.
• Responsible for tracking the effectiveness of unit policies and procedures and assisting the Manager in policy development or revision. Develops and evaluates staff activities to promote knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines that impact the unit and ensures compliance. Educates patients and families on rules and regulations and updates procedure manuals.
• Responsible for a collaborative work team to ensure positive working relationships. Communicates effectively with physicians, students, and other departments such as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Property and Linen Services. Maintains good communication with other hospitals, government or regulatory agencies and community representatives.
• Responsible for effective facility management as measured by cleanliness, proper type, amount and functioning of equipment and overall environmental safety. Oversees timely and effective maintenance of equipment and rooms.
• Assists in developing and administering the annual operating, capital and payroll budget to ensure that the unit has the necessary funds to carry out established goals and objectives. Monitors charges and supplies, initiates orders and supervises capital improvements.
• Assists management in developing annual goals and objectives for the unit that reflect the mission and philosophy of Parkland and meet department goals.
• Serves on multidisciplinary, department and Nursing committees as selected and assigned.