Labor & Delivery Clinical Manager

Overview

The Clinical Manager of Labor & Delivery is a Registered Nurse (RN) who answers to the Director of Maternal Child Health with administrative tasks and acts as a clinical resource for the Labor and Delivery (L&D) unit. The Clinical Manager of L&D shall directly supervise personnel and assure the quality of clinical nursing care of patients in the L&D Unit. The hours of work are flexible based upon the need of the hospital. Plans and maintains staffing pattern for the patient care unit, meeting the patient’s need for continuity of care and level of care. Demonstrates knowledge of legal and ethical aspects surrounding the provision of patient care; ensures the staff functions are within legal limitations. Consistently guides, directs, coaches, and supports staff regarding performance, problem solving, and decision making.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Manager of Labor & Delivery is a Registered Nurse (RN) who answers to the Director of Maternal Child Health with administrative tasks and acts as a clinical resource for the Labor and Delivery (L&D) unit. The Clinical Manager of L&D shall directly supervise personnel and assure the quality of clinical nursing care of patients in the L&D Unit. The hours of work are flexible based upon the need of the hospital. Plans and maintains staffing pattern for the patient care unit, meeting the patient’s need for continuity of care and level of care. Demonstrates knowledge of legal and ethical aspects surrounding the provision of patient care; ensures the staff functions are within legal limitations. Consistently guides, directs, coaches, and supports staff regarding performance, problem solving, and decision making.

Qualifications

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of California. BSN required, MSN preferred. Two to five years of clinical experience including experience in patient care management. Skills and knowledge to sustain and evaluate clinical competence in caring for the specific age and type of patient population served. Basic understanding of management and leadership principles. Possess good oral and written communication. Self motivated. Demonstrated interpersonal relationships in a manner which enhances communication. Current BLS, ACLS, Advanced Fetal Monitoring and NRP required.