Nurse Manager - Women & Newborn Services

About the Role

This position ensures the delivery of evidence-based practice by professional nursing personnel and other staff in the designated area of responsibility. The Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the delivery of evidence-based patient care in a cost-effective manner. They operationalize the Nursing Philosophy along with the mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives of OhioHealth and are accountable for administrative and fiscal management of the department, contributing significantly to the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care (30%)
  • Assumes accountability for ongoing delivery of patient care during all operating hours; maintains awareness of daily operations to guide patient care delivery.
  • Ensures application of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) by Registered Nurses in the clinical setting.
  • Assures documentation of patient care in the medical record.
  • Uses data from various sources to initiate continuous quality improvement at the unit level.
  • Coordinates nursing care in collaboration with other healthcare disciplines and integrates services across the continuum of health care.
  • Accountable for nursing practice in a safe environment.
  • Participates in process improvement activities and root cause analysis investigations.
• Operations and Personnel Management (30%)
  • Develops and manages annual operational and capital budgets; ensures budget and program objectives are met.
  • Develops budgeted fiscal year staffing plans and maintains position control (e.g., labor budget, FTE determination, scheduling).
  • Ensures provision of qualified human resources to meet patient care needs; develops, coordinates, and approves staffing schedules.
  • Responsible for recruitment, selection, retention, and evaluation of personnel.
  • Ensures appropriate orientation, training, competence, continuing education, and professional growth of staff.
  • Evaluates performance of personnel and advocates for a work environment that minimizes illness or injury.
  • Assesses impact of diversity, ethics, and changing societal needs; ensures delivery of culturally competent care and a safe working environment.
  • Uses information systems to retrieve, implement, and retain essential records and services.
• Leadership (15%)
  • Facilitates leadership development and promotes staff attendance at meetings and educational programs.
  • Actively participates in organizational committees and decision-making; provides input into executive-level decisions.
  • Fosters participative management and collegial relationships among nursing staff; ensures RN participation in unit-level decision-making.
  • Participates in Shared Governance Councils and serves as a link between nursing staff and other healthcare disciplines.
  • Engages in interdepartmental relationship-building and nursing policy formation.
  • Identifies methods to achieve and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in renovation, project management, service line growth, and strategic planning activities.
• Professional Development (15%)
  • Contributes to the development of self and staff through educational programs and performance recognition.
  • Facilitates and encourages staff to obtain relevant specialty certification.
  • Earns and maintains appropriate specialty certification.
  • Participates in the education of nursing and other healthcare students.
  • Engages in organizational policy formation and decision-making.
  • Develops and maintains professional competencies through educational programs and professional organizations.
  • Seeks opportunities for publication, presentation, and leadership in professional and community societies.
• Research and Evidence-Based Practice (10%)
  • Ensures an evidence-based practice environment.
  • Facilitates dissemination of research findings and integration of evidence-based guidelines.
  • Identifies areas of clinical and administrative inquiry suitable for nurse researchers.
  • Monitors progress toward departmental goals and communicates them to staff.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required).
• BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association).
• RN - Registered Nurse (Ohio Board of Nursing).
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Previous leadership experience (e.g., precepting, charge role, clinical lead, mentoring, or department committee leadership).

Skills

• Process improvement and project management skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications relevant to the role.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships, verbal and written communication, management, adult education, and nursing practice standards.
• May require advanced training in specialty areas.

Schedule

• Work Shift: Day
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department

Women's and Newborn Unit 2