Clinical Manager Labor & Delivery DAYS, Children's Memorial Hermann

Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Humble
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.
Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.
Job Summary
Children's Memorial Hermann is a quaternary women's and children's hospital in Houston, Texas leading pediatric care in cardiology, fetal health and neurology, and giving nurses the opportunity to advance their careers by treating some of the most complex cases in the country. What this means for our nurses is working in an environment where cross-functioning teams provide exceptional care for the sickest patients and support each other both professionally and personally while building life-long bonds with patients and their families. Many nurses say that seeing a sick patient recover and get well is the most rewarding part of their jobs, and that's especially true here, when you're part of the team determined to heal the smallest patients against the longest odds. This is truly a learning environment where questions are encouraged, collaboration is key and recognition is freely given. At Children's Memorial Hermann, new and experienced nurses alike will find the expertise and support to take them where they want to go in their careers. Join us.Job Description
Full Time Days
Clinical Manager Labor & Delivery
Women's Services department at TMC is a level 4 designated facility, the highest level designation and acuity in the system as well as state. This creates a fast paced environment and because we are the only academic institution in the system, there are multiple opportunities for learning, training and involvement at the campus.
We are a magnet friendly facility where not only do we pride ourselves on evidenced based practice, but nurses have a strong voice.
Our managers work 4 10-hour shifts (Tues-Fri), which allows our managers to get a 3 day break.
The L&D comprises of 12 labor beds + 19 antepartum beds that cares for high risk Mothers with multiple co-morbidities, using the latest evidence based practice. We have great teamwork, collaboration and staff who are very driven.
Job Duties:
*Fore-casts and ensures adequate daily staffing,
*Takes departmental call
*Balancing schedule for staff
*Recruits, hires & works with educator for bi-weekly meetings
*Position control
*Promotes individual professional growth and development of staff
*Actively participate in quality improvement on the unit
*Manage time and attendance
Position responsible for providing leadership to the department - overseeing the daily operations - managing and developing departmental staff, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process, ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing required or documented degree plan and timeframe to complete Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• For clinical manager positions in Magnet-designated hospitals or hospitals in pursuit of Magnet designation, a minimum of a Bachelors of Nursing is required at the time of hire or promotion
  Licenses/Certifications:
  
  • Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
  • Certified in Basic Life Support
  • Professional certification in clinical area or management preferred
  • Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements
    Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
    
    • Three (3) or more years experience in clinical area of practice and minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory or management role
    • Clinical Manager II: additional two (2) years experience, three (3) years total in supervisory or management job
    • Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
      Principal Accountabilities
      
      • Manages the daily operations of a patient care department, including forecasting and ensuring adequate staffing, taking departmental call; planning for continuity of care, serving in charge nurse role and providing direct patient care as needed.
      • Collaborates with physicians, management team members, business partners, and customers to address strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
      • Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, desired client-centered outcomes, and organizational outcomes.
      • Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
      • Ensures adequate scheduling and staffing; recruits, retains, and develops staff; provides performance feedback, addressing issues as necessary, and provides input into staff performance reviews in a timely effective manner.
      • Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
      • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
      • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
      • Other duties as assigned.

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