Nurse Manager - Maternity

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health University City is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Maternity unit, NICU, lactation services and childbirth education. The role leads clinical and operational functions to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care with a focus on staff development and patient safety.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure in the state, MSN preferred, and progress toward MSN if not yet completed; BLS certification is required. Strong leadership and collaboration across disciplines are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state.
• Enrollment in MSN program within 1 year of hire/transfer date and graduation within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead maternity, NICU, lactation services and childbirth education teams.
• Promote a safe environment and maintain clinical competency.
• Oversee recruitment, orientation, credentialing and staff development.

Skills

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Budget oversight

Performance improvement

Education and training

Education

RN licensure (state)

MSN preferred

Master’s in health-related field or MBA acceptable

MSN enrollment within 1 year

BLS certification

Job description

Atrium Health University City provides health care services in the University City, Mint Hill, North Mecklenburg and Southwest Cabarrus regions in North Carolina. The award-winning maternity center provides personalized support and education throughout pregnancy, delivery and recovery, while the Emergency Department has more than 65,000 patient visits every year. Specialties also include cancer care, diabetes care, heart care, neuroscience, rehabilitation and much more. With the on-site Farmer’s Market and Teaching Garden, our teammates and community members have easy access to local, fresh foods, highlighting the nutritional and environmental benefit of locally grown produce.

The Maternity unit is a 28-bed Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) department providing care for patients delivering at 28 weeks' gestation and beyond. It features four private triage rooms, a dedicated operating room with a second operating room currently under construction, and a 12-bed Level III NICU conveniently located within the department. The team collaborates with three OB-GYN provider groups and a growing midwifery program to deliver comprehensive, family-centered care. As a Pathway to Excellence® designated hospital, we are committed to creating a supportive work environment where every team member plays a vital role in providing safe, compassionate, and exceptional experiences for every patient, every time.

The Maternity department is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead the exceptional team supporting maternity care, the NICU, lactation services, and childbirth education. This leader will oversee the unit's clinical and operational functions to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care is delivered by a skilled, well-trained team. Responsibilities include promoting a safe environment, maintaining clinical and professional competency, and addressing the age, developmental stages, and specialized needs of the patients served. Maternity nursing experience is strongly preferred, along with progressive leadership experience.

Essential Functions

• Continually demonstrates and supports a Professional Practice model that allows nurses to work in collaboration with interdisciplinary partners to achieve high-quality patient outcomes.
• Ensures that unit operations and employees are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, regulatory agency standards, and policies and procedures.
• Functions as a team member to accomplish goals and objectives of the unit and the organization, upholding quality management, patient care, and departmental standards.
• Assumes responsibility in the recruitment and retention of qualified staff and to ensure appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development of personnel through mutual goal setting and performance evaluation.
• Delegates effectively by promoting shared governance, developing and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes.
• Performs nursing care, assists with treatments, therapies, procedures, and administers medications as necessary.
• Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient and family education.
• Participates with performance improvement activities to improve quality of nursing care, promote patient outcomes and provide a cost-effective environment for patient care.
• Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards reflective of evidence-based practice.
• Promotes shared accountability for professional practice.
• Allocates resources to meet the unit needs. Responsible for budgetary oversight, and along with staff involvement, accountable to the organization for maintaining a cost-effective unit.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English fluently. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and / or unit/department conditions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. Current RN licensure in appropriate state. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Must have or complete MSN if undergraduate degree is not BSN. Enrollment in MSN program within 1 year of hire/transfer date and graduation of MSN program required within 5 years of hire. If undergraduate degree is BSN, a Master's Degree from a health-related program or MBA is acceptable. Previous management experience preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines. Appropriate professional certification (either clinical or leadership) is required within 1 year of eligibility for professional certification exam. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader.