Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona
Department Name: Labor/Delivery-Hosp
Work Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing
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Join our Level IV Women and Infant’s Services Labor & Delivery/Antepartum Department at Banner Desert Medical Center and become part of our amazing team of professionals. We provide a range of services from low-risk mothers and infants to the most complex Obstetrical and Neonatal cases in the valley. Our services include 24 hour OB, MFM and Anesthesia coverage as well as Level 1 OB trauma services. There is no better time than now to be a part of our team with 14 LDR rooms, 24 Antepartum rooms, 3 surgical rooms, 4 recovery beds and 9 triage evaluation beds.
As a Registered Nurse Associate Director L&D, Antepartum and OB Triage, you will be leading a high quality team with expertise in high risk obstetrics. Our amazing team drives high clinical outcomes, excellent experience, and effective resource utilization. The role actively participates in department and facility wide committees; with the essential functions focused on daily operations of the unit and reports to the WIS Director of Nursing. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring our patients receive the best care possible. Our department specializes in the care of Level III obstetrical patients ranging from a low risk, high touch to pre-viable, high risk patient population. Take the next step of your Nursing journey and join our amazing Labor & Delivery team and help us continue in the provision of exceptional and compassionate care.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care for designated patient populations by serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues. Manages the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization.
- Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director. Seeks and utilizes input from staff and oversees change implementation. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
- Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
- Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
- Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention. Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
- Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care. Actively develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BSN or MSN required for all new hires. BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
Requires a current RN license in state of practice. Requires BLS certification.
Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area. Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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