- Complete oversight of the Labor & Delivery department which includes triage, OR and PACU.
- Works collaboratively with the Medical Directors and other key leaders of Family Medicine, Obstetrics, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric services and Outpatient Women's services to ensure availability, quality, and effective use of services to support Women and Newborns receiving care throughout the Doernbecher and OHSU system and in the community we serve.
- Supports and participates in the OHSU Perinatal Best Practice and OB Quality Committee to ensure evidence-based standards of practice are disseminated.
- Oversees process improvement activities that enhance throughput of women and newborns throughout the Women and Children's Departments and understands the interface with hospital throughput initiatives.
- Collaborates with providers and staff to ensure that accreditation standards are met.
- Provide information and assistance in ensuring that elements of EMTALA are compliant, in particular as it relates to inter-hospital transfers.
- BSN or higher degree in nursing and Master's degree in nursing or related field, or in processExperience
- Five years of experience as a registered nurse in maternal/newborn nursing AND two years recent related management/leadership experience.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple conflicting priorities
- Proficient with word processing, computational spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), and presentation softwareRegistrations, Certifications and/or Licenses
- Professional certification in nursing leadership
- Nurse Executive/Administrator within 3 years of assuming the manager role
- Unencumbered Oregon RN License
- BLS for healthcare providerMust be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodationPreferred QualificationsEducation
- Master's degree in nursing leadershipCertifications
- Certification in nursing leadershipExperience
- Experience in nursing management
- Three years of recent management experience in maternal/newborn nursingAdditional Details
- Bonus Disclaimer: Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Hillsboro Medical Center and current OHSU employees in the same role are not eligible for a hiring bonus.
Nurse Manager 2 - Portland, United States - OHSU
Description
Department OverviewThe Labor & Delivery Unit has 12 labor suites with jetted Jacuzzi tubs, a 4 bed triage area, 3 dedicated operating rooms, and a 2 bay PACU.
We provide patient care for our most complex and fragile patients as well as to patients who prefer low intervention births.
We have a robust midwifery practice that also promotes underwater birth.OHSU also has a specialized program coordinated by our maternal fetal medicine providers, neonatologist, pediatric surgeons and specialty care coordinators who help coordinate care so our families have all the cutting-edge care at their fingertips.
It is truly an exciting place to work.Function/Duties of Position$10K hiring bonus plus relocation package available. Must begin working by March 31, 2024 to qualify.
Responsible for creating an environment of patient-focused care, defining standards for quality patient care, managing and developing nursing teams, training new staff and providing leadership to the nursing team.
Responsible for administrative, financial, strategic and clinical direction of the OHSU Labor and Delivery Department.The NM's decisions and actions are based on the ethical principles outlined by the American Nurses Association's Code of Ethics for Nursing.
The NM practices in adherence with the American Nurses Association's (ANA)Nursing Administration:
Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Administrators, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing, the Oregon State Board of Nursing's Nurse Practice Act, and within the context of the Nurse Executive Competencies developed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).
The NM exemplifies the principles of the OHSU Culture of Safety Position Statement by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.
Required QualificationsEducationWe are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.
Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at or