L&D/OB Nursing Department Manager, RN

The Manager is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour administrative responsibility for the management of Obstetrics / Labor and Delivery department. Supervises, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care. Develop and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current regulations. Supervises and evaluates all personnel assigned to the unit and effectively utilizes nursing personnel, time responsibilities for the unit and is directly accountable. Communicate effectively with staff, physicians and administration both written and verbally. Consults with staff, physicians and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.