RN Manager Labor & Delivery

The only midsize hospital in the state of Maryland named a “Best Employer” by Forbes Magazine and recognized as one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and “Catch Up” provision
Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values
Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit
Employer paid short & long term disability benefits
Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

The Registered Nurse Manager demonstrates clinical, operational and financial expertise in the day to day leadership of the department. Responsibilities include daily staff assignments based on patient volumes, acuity and staff competency.

The Registered Manager will serve on selected teams, and remain abreast of current, and future regulatory requirements and standards related to patient care and quality monitoring.

Requirements:
Bachelor's in Nursing
Master's preferred
Registered Nurse license in Maryland

Certification Requirements:
EFM preferred upon hire or required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
NRP preferred upon hire or required within 1 year of hire or transfer.
Current CPR required

Job Duties:
Evaluates and completes employee performance assessments and evaluates within prescribed timeframe.
Collaborates and assists Human Resources in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of qualified staff
Provides timely staff coaching and counseling in collaboration with Human Resources
Ensures that supplies and equipment needed for successful unit operation is available and working
Participates in the development, execution and monitoring of capital and operational budget
Responsible for oversight and sign off of biweekly payroll
Adheres to all state, federal, JCAHO and other accrediting organizations standards and recommendation
Directs all safety measures to prevent accidents, harm or injury to patients, visitors, staff and equipment
Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of performance and quality improvement initiatives to improve nursing practice and patient care
Communicates and role models the mission, ethics and goals of the Hospital and Patient Care Services
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding operations, fire, safety and infection control
Effectively and consistently communicates administrative and operational directives to staff and encourages interactive department meetings discussions
Conducts a minimum of ten (10) staff meetings annually communicating to staff the agendas and recording minutes, and disseminating information to those who are unable to attend
Maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with physicians, peers and staff
Submits monthly reports of key unit indicators, departmental issues and action plans to director within the prescribed timeframe
Consults with director to resolve barriers to efficient and effective operation of the department
Takes action to investigate and resolve complaints from staff, physicians, patients and other members of health care team