Manager- West Des Moines Labor and Delivery

Company: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
GENERAL SUMMARY
: Designated as leader for specified nursing area, its patient population, and assigned staff. Assumes 24-hour responsibility, authority and accountability for all patient-care activities, unit operation, staff function and staff development. Provides patient care activities to patients of diverse ages.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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• Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.
• Promotes best practice implementation on unit.
• Works independently with limited direction from the nurse executive using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards and professional judgment.
• Utilizes delegation skills effectively.
• Directs the recruitment and retention activities on the unit.
• Conducts the performance appraisal process.
• Directs health care members (i.e., registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians, etc.) in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
• Operates unit within approved budget.
• Facilitates efficient operation of unit activities.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees' files and patients' records.
• Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.
• Directs/provides emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Develops an annual operational plan (including scope of service) integrated with Mercy's strategic plan and related departments' operational plans in order to efficiently provide services.
• Develops, implements and periodically reviews all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to, JC requirements, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards, etc.
• Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan for all departments supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators. Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactive recruitment and long-term needs. Assure compliance with staffing plan.
• Continuously assess and improves the department's performance based on, but not limited to, the department's quality plan monitors and customer/employee satisfaction data.
• Supervises assigned management staff. Provides necessary education, orientation and support to management team.
• Develops annual operating and capital budgets, monitors and analyzes performance and productivity and implements necessary corrective plans. Collaborates with other departments in budget preparation, determining capital priorities, monitoring and analyzing trends. Utilizes budget information in management decision-making.
• Provides for the means and methods to assure competent patient care to the patient population served by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, using demonstrated knowledge feedback and appropriately adapting procedures.
• Supports and abides by all Mercy policies, including safety policies and practices.
• Participates in national professional and related organizations to ensure current knowledge of operations.
• Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, other hospital departments and others.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by nurse executive.
  MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
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  • Delegates orientation/education for staff, students and other hospital and community organizations.
  • Adjusts staffing to provide coverage based on patient census/acuity.
    Qualifications
    MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
    :
    *MINIMUM 2 YEARS OB EXPERIENCE REQUIRED; MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
    • Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
    • Bachelor degree in nursing required, or actively in pursuit of BSN degree (accepted into a BSN Program and/or currently enrolled). Expected to take at least six credits per year at the CNO or Associate Chief of Nursing's discretion for exception.
    • Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience.
    • Prior proven experience and expertise in management, having had a leadership position for at least 1 year.
    • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
    • BLS certified by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).Equal Opportunity
      CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
      If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
      CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.
      

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