Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

About the role

The Nurse Manager Labor and Delivery’s primary responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time. The Nurse Manager facilitates an environment that allows staff to be present with patients and their families by supporting their desire to positively impact the health and well-being of our patients, our families, and our communities through the nursing process. The Nurse Manager strives to spend at least 50% of their time on the unit and is visible, present, and available to staff to provide necessary mentoring, teaching, and support.

Nurse Managers develop and maintain collegial relationships with physicians, clinical educators, and other interdisciplinary team members. They provide leadership and create a strategy to achieve the best outcomes including but not limited to quality, financial vitality, employee, and customer satisfaction. The Nurse Manager reports to the Department Director/Senior Director.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes processes and creates deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements. Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and assesses the costs, benefits, and risks of various options.
• Selects and recommends the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations and justifies actions in a systematic and logical fashion.
• Shares and receives information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrates effective communication, actively listens, provides constructive feedback, and demonstrates respect for differing views. Tailors communications to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrates involvement in the unit’s annual and/or periodic assessment efforts, including efforts to improve the quality of services. Improves processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies.
• Builds relationships and maintains strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders. Adjusts and adapts service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities. Frequently suggests and implements changes to improve the quality of service.
• Manages tasks and resources within the department to achieve quality and meet budget requirements. Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently. Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI). Implements measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown.

Requirements

• 4-year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required. Graduate Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience in an acute care setting required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Current RN licensure in applicable state required. Certification in specialized area preferred.

Skills

• Required:
  • Understanding and application of current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility.
  • Regulatory and governing standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Information systems and software used in area of responsibility.
  • Equipment used in performing assigned duties.
  • Application of safety and infection control policies and procedures.
  • Skills in interviewing and selection process.
  • Understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll, and purchasing processes.
  • Implementation of competency, feedback, development, and progressive discipline processes.
  • Teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills.
  • Principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models.
  • Decision making, project leadership, and consultation, delegation, and communication skills.
  • Customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations.
  • Principles of change management.
• Preferred:
  • Board certification in area of practice.

Physical Demands

The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally.

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• On-call responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Pay

The base compensation range for this role is $44.55 - $73.78 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.