Nurse Manager - Labor & Delivery

Job Description

Description

Are you looking for your next leadership opportunity? Do you believe each patient deserves safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care? If so, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Oregon might be the place for you!

PeaceHealth is seeking a Nurse Manager for Labor & Delivery (Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position). Hourly compensation is $57.44 – $86.16; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience.

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PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a state-of-the-art regional medical center. On the leading edge of evidence-based hospital design, and creating a patient-centered, healing environment with a strong focus on quality clinical outcomes and patient safety.

Our hospital is located alongside the beautiful McKenzie River. Only minutes away from University of Oregon, you’ll experience the great combination of living near the city while taking in the fresh air and lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest.

Springfield is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, also known as Oregon wine country. Two rivers run through the community, the Willamette River and McKenzie River. Bike, walk or run the Middle Fork Path along the Willamette River, or spend the day fishing on the McKenzie River. Springfield has a flourishing downtown and fast becoming a must visit for its culinary experiences! Immersed in art, take the outdoor mural tour or stay inside at the Emerald Art Center. We have one of the most desirable locations in the Pacific Northwest to live, work, and play.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Generous Relocation Assistance
• Medical and Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional practice support
• Collaborative team environment

JOB SUMMARY

You will manage the coordination of activities on the L&D nursing unit with responsibility for results including costs, methods and staffing for 24-hour nursing operations on the nursing unit. Responsible for operational performance, quality, service environment and regulatory compliance. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrate compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of Registered Nurse practice to provide individualized, safe and efficient care to patients with an interdisciplinary team and provide assistance to families and visitors.
2. Responsible for 24-hour day-to-day operations of unit: supervision of personnel; staff performance and patient outcomes; staff procurement and retention; regulatory compliance; and patient care. Evaluate work performance and conduct annual performance assessments. Delegate and coordinate responsibility for completion of departmental projects, tasks, and activities.
3. Assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives for the department and identifies, assesses, and responds to issues and problems which affect ability to meet goals/objectives.
4. Manage staffing levels required to provide optimum patient care within the limits of available resources.
5. Assure quality of care by aligning assigned unit (s) with the hospital and nursing division’s philosophies and standards of care; carry out adherence to state board of nursing and state nurse practice act requirements and to other governing agency regulations; measure health outcomes against standards; make or recommend adjustments.
6. Deliver financial results for area (s) of accountability.
7. Maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with other departments and divisions; facilitating operational, quality, performance and change initiative implementation.
8. May perform patient care duties.
9. Develop and support clinical excellence, environment of care
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors or Masters of Science degree from an accredited school of nursing is required upon hire.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum of two years of leadership experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience is required.
• Work experience which demonstrates progressive leadership responsibility i.e., in Charge Nurse or supervisory role.
• Demonstrate competence in area of expertise.
• Financial and budgetary knowledge and experience.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state in which nurse will be practicing.
• Certification in clinical area and membership in related professional organization preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• ACLS may be required.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Strong problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in use of computer including MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage complex operations and diverse personnel.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

COMMUNITY/LOCATION SPECIFIC NOTES

Cottage Grove Community Hospital:

• Oversees both the Emergency Department and the Medical Unit.

Oregon West Network - Home Health/Hospice:

• May be asked to provide coverage for new patient registration, intake and/or follow up within CareConnect.

Peace Harbor - Labor & Delivery:

• Serve as Educator: assess educational needs; plan, provide and evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary healthcare team, and community.

SHMC Riverbend – Cardiovascular OR:

• Two years of cardiac RN experience preferred; standard number of years for general mgmt-whatever PH standard is) preferred.

SHMC Riverbend - ICU:

• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required at date of hire.

SHMC – Inpatient Rehab:

• May cover PPS coordinator role.

SHMC Riverbend – Wound and Ostomy:

• WOCN certification through the WOCNCB certification board required.
• Previous WOCN experience required. Minimum of three years’ inpatient experience within the last five years required.
• Oversees services at both the RiverBend and University District campuses.

SHMC University District – Inpatient Psychiatry Unit:

• Minimum of three years inpatient experience within last five years.

SHMC RB- PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires fairly light physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation, or sharp instruments.
• Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.