Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery

UVA Community Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 6,137,000 - 10,164,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper is seeking a Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery to lead a dynamic team and enhance patient care. The role emphasizes a strong nursing leadership presence, mentoring staff, and coordinating with physicians to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The incumbent will be on the unit at least half the time and will drive process improvements across care delivery and staff development. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing, at least 2 years of acute RN experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience in an acute care setting.
• Current RN licensure in applicable state; graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Labor and Delivery unit to deliver outstanding patient experience.
• Mentor staff, provide teaching and support on the unit.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop strategies to achieve quality, financial vitality, and satisfaction.

Skills

Team building

Communication skills

Budgeting & staffing

Infection control

Adult learning methods

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

About Us

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

Job Description

Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery

Job Code: MG1512

About Us

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions: Yes

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery’s primary job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time. The Nurse Manager facilitates an environment that allows staff to be present with patients and their families by supporting their desire to positively impact the health and well-being of our patients, our families, and our communities through the nursing process. The Nurse Manager strives to spend at least 50% of his/her time on the unit and is visible, present, and available to staff to provide necessary mentoring, teaching and support. Nurse Managers develops and maintains collegial relationships with physicians, clinical educators, and other interdisciplinary team members. She/he provides leadership and creates a strategy to achieve the best outcomes including but not limited to quality, financial vitality, employee, and customer satisfaction. The Nurse Manager reports to the Department Director/Senior Director.

Analysis:

• Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and assesses the costs, benefits, and risks of various options.
• Is able to select and recommend the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations.
• Is able to explain and justify actions in a systematic and logical fashion.

Communication:

• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
• Actively listens, provides constructive feedback, and demonstrates respect for differing views.
• Tailors communications to diverse audiences.

Quality Improvement:

• Understands the value of innovation and quality improvement.
• Improves processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies.
• Demonstrates efficiency and quality in one’s own work.

Customer Service:

• Understands the importance of quality service.
• Is able to adjust and adapt service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities.
• Frequently suggests and implements changes to improve the quality of service.

Financial Management:

• Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI).
• Implements measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Graduate Degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience in an acute care setting required. 2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure:

Current RN licensure in applicable state required. Certification in specialized area preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required

Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred

Board certification in area of practice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration

Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The base compensation range for this role is $44.55- $73.78 hourly

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.