OB Manager

Description:

Supervises the department in an efficient manner by planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department. Implement, interpret and enforce work standards and procedures within the unit that are in compliance with Mid Valley Hospitals policies, governmental regulations and various regulatory agency requirements. The manager will facilitate the operation of the Obstetrical Department through participation, contribution and cooperation with peers, other managers and supervisors, and the Director of Patient Care Services.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• The OB Nurse Manager is accountable for the supervision of all OB services, in order to provide safe, effective and efficient care to all patients.

• Supervises the department in an efficient manner by planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department.

• Is responsible to uphold Mid Valley Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values Statements.

• The OB manager will follow, and oversee that the staff follow the Code of Mutual Respect and Professionalism

• Implement, interpret and enforce work standards and procedures within the OB Department that are in compliance with hospitals policies, governmental regulations and various regulatory agency requirements.

• Serve as a role model for nursing staff by complying with established policies and procedures.

• Incorporate total quality management concepts into unit operations.

• Develop, implement, monitor and enforce the principles of effective nursing care on the OB Department.

• Develop effective communications between OB personnel, physicians and other departments to assure continuity, coordination and collaboration in delivering services.

• Provides direct patient care when higher levels of skill and judgement are required

• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

• May work different shifts and/or days for orientation, training and evaluation of personnel in the OB department.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field so they may recommend new services, products and equipment.

• Update, review (yearly), and develop policies and procedures as needed.

• Continue professional development by attending education programs designed for nursing leaders.

• Interview, select, evaluate, discipline and terminate personnel or recommending such action as necessary.

• Assure that employees receive orientation and required in-service training and that they maintain required licensure or certification.

• Maintain personnel records as required.

• Develop work schedules and assign OB personnel on the basis of patient needs and appropriate nursing intervention.

• Prepare the departmental budget, routine and special reports and various forms and documents as required.

• Attend the quarterly OB/PEDS Committee Meeting and provide the OB department STATS, staffing, policy and procedures and department updates to the providers.

• Attend hospital management meetings as requested.

• Conduct OB Department staff meetings on a routine basis.

• Adhere to the infection control policies and procedures of the hospital.

• Maintains a well-stocked and aseptic department by overseeing the cleaning of equipment and replacing of supplies and medications.

• May work off shifts, weekends and holidays, be on-call and work more than standard hours.

• Works closely with the Acute Care Manager to assign OB staff to AC during times of low OB census.

• Other responsibilities may be assigned or delegated by the Director of Patient Care Services.

Age Specific Categories:

__x___ Neonates __x__ Pediatrics __x__ Adolescents ___x__ Adults ___x__ Geriatric

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Greets all patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all time. Responds to all patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills at all times.
2. Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.

• Reports to work in proper uniform/attire.
• Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
• Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensures the department manager has approved all scheduled overtime.
• Seek supervisor approval before working beyond scheduled hours that will result in overtime.
• Schedules all time off with supervisor’s approval.
• Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
• Performs all duties as assigned.
• Wears I.D. badge in a visible location at all times on hospital property.
• Protects I.D. and access badge and reports any issues or loss immediately to supervisor or to the Human Resource Department.

4. Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings and in email.

• Attends all mandatory in service on a timely basis as scheduled.
• Participates as an active team member at staff meetings.
• Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner.

5. Identifies own educational needs and maintains appropriate skill level through educational opportunities.

6. Exercise a commitment to practicing behaviors that are in agreement with the spirit of cooperation and reflect the values described in the Code of Mutual Respect and Professionalism.

7. Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and employees in a professional and courteous manner.

• Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Actively promote diversity and inclusion across organization for both patients and coworkers while avoiding any language or actions considered to be discriminatory or derogatory regarding race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.
• Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork with other departments and community partners.
• Demonstrates a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions.
• Adheres to HIPAA and all applicable privacy laws at all times, only sharing information on a need to know basis.

8. Follows Infection Control procedures at all times.

• Clinical Personnel: Strictly adheres to standard precautions by adhering to the usage of personal protective equipment when handling blood or body fluids.
• Non-Clinical Personnel: Washes hands and other skin surfaces with soap and water thoroughly and often in an effort to control spreading of germs within the department and facility.
• Adheres to isolation procedures at all times as applicable.

9. Adheres to the following environmental care standards.

• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of safety policies and procedures, the use of MSDS sheets, hazardous material procedures, and safety codes.
• Code Blue, Code Gray, Code Silver, Code Amber, Code Red, Code Orange, Rapid Response Team
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of security issues, i.e. personal protection, protection of personal and hospital property.

10. Be familiar with and comply with the Mid-Valley Hospital & Clinic Personnel Handbook and Policies.

11. Be familiar with the collective bargaining agreement (Union Contract) of the UFCW 21 and Mid-Valley Hospital.

12. Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.

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. Requirements:

EDUCATION:

• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.

• Nursing Baccalaureate degree (BSN) from an accredited school

• Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington

EXPERIENCE:

• At least five years of recent experience in obstetrical nursing with demonstrated clinical knowledge and leadership qualities

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a management position.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

• Nursing Baccalaureate degree (BSN) from an accredited school

• Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington

• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP and AWHONN Fetal Monitoring

• At least five years of recent experience in obstetrical nursing with demonstrated clinical knowledge and leadership qualities

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience and demonstrated management and clinical skills

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively:

• Delegate and coordinate through leadership skills.

• She/he must demonstrate professional behavior.

• She/he must participate in continuing education and demonstrate motivation for continued self-improvement.

• Ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and educational levels; i.e. patients, families, employees, physicians, etc.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• PPE readily available

• Follow Standard Precautions and transmission Based Precautions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to work any shift in emergencies.

• May be required to work any day of the week.

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in the Obstetrics’ Department, which encompasses a variety of OB conditions/diagnoses.

• Occasional stress during emergency situations.

• Majority of work is performed indoors.

• High risk for biohazards.

• This person spends 95% of their time in temperature controlled space.

• The potential for exposure to bio-hazardous agents or exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other potential infectious agents is high.

• This position requires contact with patients and staff under a wide variety of circumstances.

• This person is subject to varying and unpredictable situations, many interruptions, long irregular hours, multiple calls and inquiries.

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