Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery - $32-50 per hour
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Mesquite
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a Registered
Nurse (RN) Manager, Labor and Delivery for a nursing job in Dallas,
Texas.Job Description & Requirements
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your
abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas
of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland
works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of
individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining
Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's
served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to
work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team
where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.PRIMARY
PURPOSE -Responsible for the daily management of unit activities
including staff supervision and development, planning, budget,
quality and facility operations and coordinating patient services
to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. -MINIMUM
SPECIFICATIONS:Education:- Must have a Bachelor's degree in
Nursing.- Prefer Master's degree in Nursing. -Experience:- Must
have four years of professional nursing experience.
-Certification/Registration/Licensure:-Must have current, valid RN
license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing;
or, valid Compact RN license.-Must have current healthcare provider
CPR course completion card from one of the following:- American
Heart Association- American Red Cross- Military Training Network.
-Skills or Special Abilities:- Provides care to assigned patient
population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse
Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of
care, and clinical area specific standards.- Must be capable of
serving as a clinical resource for staff.- Must demonstrate
advanced knowledge of assigned department operations including
policies, personnel and budget management.Must have effective
verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse
population of physicians, patients, nursing staff, management and
administration.- Must be capable of leadership and have effective
organization skills.- Must demonstrate patient centered/patient
valued behaviors.Responsibilities:1. Responsible for managing daily
unit activities to ensure high quality patient care and optimal
outcomes. Communicates with physicians, social work and other
department staff to promote integrated, effective care. Serves as
patient advocate, follows up on patient care issues and outcomes,
oversees/arranges discharge support. Documents and supervises
unit/patient information including charts, surveys, reports,
research, correspondence, statistics and quarterly reports to
ensure efficient, accurate data.2. Selects, trains, supervises,
motivates and evaluates assigned staff. Assesses patient needs and
staff capabilities, scheduling staff to ensure maximum utilization
of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal
service to internal and external customers. Ensures assigned staff
receive opportunities to further their knowledge. Serves as a role
model and resource. Evaluates staff competencies and delegates
tasks effectively. Directs staff meetings, interviews, trains,
counsels and provides other personnel activities to ensure that
clinical activities meet department and Parkland goals and mission
objectives.3. Serves as a clinical resource, maintains skills and
promotes staff development. Stays abreast of the latest
developments, advancements and trends in the specialty area by
attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals,
actively participating in professional organizations and
maintaining Texas RN licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into
current work practices. Serves as an educational resource for
patients, families and Parkland staff. Responsible for maintaining
Nursing Standards and Practices on the unit.4. Responsible for
establishing and maintaining effective unit procedures. Develops
and evaluates staff activities to promote knowledge of all rules,
regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines, including
The Joint Commission, that impact the unit and ensures compliance.
Collaborates with Directors, Quality/Risk Management and Nursing
Administration. Maintains communication on hospital wide practices
through committee participation.5. Responsible for a collaborative
work team to ensure positive working relationships. Communicates
effectively with physicians, students, and other departments such
as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Environmental and Linen Services.
Maintains good communication with other hospitals,
government/regulatory agencies and community representatives.6.
Responsible for performance improvement practices on the unit.
Collaborates with staff, physicians, administration and risk
management to evaluate and improve patient services. Identifies and
analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows in the unit
and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness,
productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of the
department and Parkland.7. Responsible for effective facility
management as measured by cleanliness, proper type, amount and
functioning of equipment and overall environmental safety. Oversees
timely and effective maintenance of equipment and rooms.
Responsible for space planning, including renovations, capital
repairs and acquisitions. Ensures informed use of department
resources through clear policies including equipment, supplies,
personnel hiring/training practices and service utilization.8.
Develops and administers the annual budget (capital, operating and
payroll) to ensure that the unit has the necessary funds to carry
out established goals and objectives. Monitors charges and
supplies, initiates orders, requisitions and supervises capital
improvements.9. Develops, implements and evaluates unit annual
goals and personal goals consistent with Parkland and Department
mission and goals.10. Serves on multidisciplinary and Departmental
committees as selected and assigned.11. Trauma Managers-
Responsible for management of the Trauma Nurse Clinicians regarding
their performance, the Trauma Systems performance, and overall
trauma outcomes. Selects, trains, motivates, supervises, and
evaluates assigned staff to ensure maximum utilization of
individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service
to both internal and external customers. Monitors staffing levels,
adjusts schedules, and completes Time and Attendance sheets.
Ensures that Trauma staff maintain knowledge and competencies,
arranging for appropriate professional development activities.
Educates PHHS staff through inservice presentations and lectures at
least six times a year. Educates assigned staff regarding Nursing
Administration procedures, trauma protocols, and other issues that
impact Trauma Center designation and trauma funding.- Coordinates
and assists with the day to day activities of the Trauma staff,
serving as primary system resource to coordinate, facilitate and
enhance the service levels for all admitted trauma
patients.Anticipates patient and system needs, defines
complications, coordinates care to expedite hospital discharge, and
ensures optimal care and utilization of PHHS resources. Ensures
that trauma patients are evaluated daily, and that appropriate
measures are initiated and properly documented.- Responsible for
patient identification/family notification, and all trauma
documentation, trauma registry data extraction, injury description,
injury scoring, and completion of surveillance forms to ensure
effective operations. Completes insurance and crime victim referral
forms as needed.- Communicates system needs to the trauma service
product line managers, attending physicians, residents, support
services staff, patients/family, and the external patient support
services. Provides follow-up for transferring facilities. Provides
management, system, and clinical back-up response for the Trauma
program. Maintains positive working relationship with management,
Trauma faculty, other hospitals and PHHS employees to ensure
effective communication and cooperative working relationships.-
Assists in research, community injury prevention programs, trauma
outreach activities, and provides disaster coverage with the team
to ensure efficient, effective operations.- Identifies and analyzes
the design of jobs, work processes and flow for the Trauma Services
Department and suggests or implements appropriate changes to
improve work effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that
support the overall goals of PHHS and the department. Assists staff
with identification, follow-up and documentation of all Trauma
Performance Improvement Process issues. Presents improvement
issues, completes weekly/monthly/quarterly reports, and
reviews/critiques resuscitation videos daily. Analyzes and trends
patient complications and other information to ensure continuous
performance improvement. - Maintains knowledge of applicable rules,
regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Trauma
Department. Develops effective internal controls that promote
adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program
requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and
private health plans. Guarantees that regulatory guidelines are in
place to ensure JCAHO accreditation and Trauma Center designation.
Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper
understanding. - Stays abreast of the latest developments,
advancements and trends in the field of Trauma Management by
attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and
actively participating in professional organizations such as the
Society of Trauma Nursing and Texas TrauParkland Health and
Hospital Systems Job ID #906590-en_US. Posted job title: Manager,
Nursing L&D ($10K Hiring Incentive)About Parkland Health and
Hospital SystemMissionWe will advance wellness, relieve suffering,
develop and educate.
VisionWe will advance health equity through excellence as a public
health system.
Parkland's values are the principles that guide us. They are
reflected in our actions. Our values are spelled simply as I CARE.I
CARE stands for:Integrity - I will be honest, trustworthy,
authentic, humble and transparent.Compassion and collaboration - I
will provide service in a spirit of empathy, concern and love. I
will work together with others to deliver excellent care for our
community.Accountability - I will hold myself and others
responsible for performance excellence, stewardship, and will
welcome feedback.Respect - I will value the unique and diverse
experiences of others and treat everyone with kindness and
humility.Equity - I will value the diversity of patients and
colleagues and strive to promote everyone's health, dignity, and
voice.
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