OB Manager (Maternal-Child)- Interim or Perm
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OB Manager/Director (Maternal Child)- Perm- North DakotaAmerican Consultants has partnered with a facility in North Dakota to find their next OB Manager/Director for their BRAND NEW Labor and Delivery Department. Come be the face of the departmentDuties and Responsibilities:- Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients needs are met and hospital policy is followed.- Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing and selection of staff for the Maternal-Child Health Department.- Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives.- Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, sponsoring training programs, encouraging education (formal and continuing) efforts and evaluation of same.- Responsible for completion of regular performance evaluations for each staff member; conducts evaluations for new staff prior to completion of probationary period.- Responsible for the safety and comfort of patients and the health and safety of department staff.- Evaluates and sets standards for the department and equipment; monitors utilization of equipment and supplies.- Provides input and standards in formulating patient care policies and procedures for patient care services and the organization; works with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.- Provides direction for teaching patients and their families and other educational activities.- Serves as a clinical resource person to staff and other departments.- Stays current in Maternal-Child Health through continuing education, seminars, professional journals and societies.- Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonatal and the general patient population.- Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.- Ability to assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to established guidelines.- Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.- Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.- Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.- Demonstrates knowledge of fetal monitoring, identifies FHR patterns and treats appropriately based upon ACOG/NCC standards.- Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.- Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, Chief Nursing Officer and administrative team.- Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures in labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn nursery.- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.- Ability to perform waived testing (point of care testing) per Clinical Laboratorys and the patient care units policies and procedures.- Ability to interpret the results of waived tests; takes appropriate action on waived test results- Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.- Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.- Maintains performance improvement activities for department.- Documentation meets current standards and policies.- Provides education to staff on performance improvement. Ability to plan and organize orientation and in-service training for unit staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.- Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.Qualifications-- Current state Registered Nurse Licensure.- Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation certification required.- Current BLS, ACLS, and fetal monitoring certification.- Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of maternity nursing and a minimum of two (1) years supervisory experience.- All employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have applied for a religious or medical exemption prior to start date.Language Skills:- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Excellent communication skills.- Demonstrates interpersonal relationships in a manner which enhances communication, promotes conflict resolution and facilitates staff development.Skills:- Knowledge of computer applications, including spreadsheet, database, word processing and electronic health record systems.- Demonstrates leadership abilities.