OB Manager (Maternal Child)- Perm- North Dakota

American Consultants has partnered with a facility in North Dakota to find their next OB Manager for their BRAND NEW Labor and Delivery Department. Come be the face of the department

Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing and selection of staff for the Maternal-Child Health Department.
Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
Provides for professional growth and development of staff through identification of needs, sponsoring training programs, encouraging education (formal and continuing) efforts and evaluation of same.
Responsible for completion of regular performance evaluations for each staff member; conducts evaluations for new staff prior to completion of probationary period.
Responsible for the safety and comfort of patients and the health and safety of department staff.
Evaluates and sets standards for the department and equipment; monitors utilization of equipment and supplies.
Provides input and standards in formulating patient care policies and procedures for patient care services and the organization; works with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
Provides direction for teaching patients and their families and other educational activities.
Serves as a clinical resource person to staff and other departments.
Stays current in Maternal-Child Health through continuing education, seminars, professional journals and societies.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonatal and the general patient population.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Ability to assess neonate at delivery and perform neonatal resuscitation according to established guidelines.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Demonstrates knowledge of fetal monitoring, identifies FHR patterns and treats appropriately based upon ACOG/NCC standards.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, Chief Nursing Officer and administrative team.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures in labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn nursery.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Ability to perform waived testing (point of care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret the results of waived tests; takes appropriate action on waived test results
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Maintains performance improvement activities for department.
Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Provides education to staff on performance improvement. Ability to plan and organize orientation and in-service training for unit staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.
Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.

Qualifications-

Current state Registered Nurse Licensure.
Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation certification required.
Current BLS, ACLS, and fetal monitoring certification.
Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of maternity nursing and a minimum of two (1) years supervisory experience.
All employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have applied for a religious or medical exemption prior to start date.

Language Skills:

Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrates interpersonal relationships in a manner which enhances communication, promotes conflict resolution and facilitates staff development.

Skills:

Knowledge of computer applications, including spreadsheet, database, word processing and electronic health record systems.
Demonstrates leadership abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

Watford City, ND 58854: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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