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Nurse Manager for Burdett Birth Center

FT Days - EXEMPT

Nurse Manager has 24-hour accountability for the effective and efficient operation of a single or multiple related unit. The Manager spends 20% of the time in direct staff supervision and 80% of the time in administrative duties.

The Patient Care Services Nurse Manager of the Burdett Birth Center will report to the SPHP Maternity Services System Director. The Nurse Manager responsibilities include maintaining a high patient satisfaction, ensuring that clinical operations are effective, and overseeing hiring and retention of staff. The Manager will educate staff on organizational goals, patient safety, quality of care, and regulatory requirements. Including:

• Participate and engage staff in LEAN activities and goals.
• Collaborate with staff and physicians on achieving throughput metrics. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary leadership team and unit staff to ensure department productivity and budget standards are maintained.
• Coordinates and conducts unit staff meetings with collaboration of the Director.
• Communicates and collaborates on a regular basis with the Director Achievements and concerns related to patient safety, quality, patient loyalty, associate engagement and physician satisfaction.
• Exercise a leadership style that fosters an environment where the concepts of positive peer relations, team building, collaboration, achievement of consensus and cooperation are integrated within the health team.
• Develops and supports employees at all levels in a supportive atmosphere, which is open to ideas.
• Plans for, directs, and/or participates in regularly scheduled meetings and conferences with staff.
• Informs staff of organizational changes.
• Seeks to provide a link between management and staff.
• Interprets organizational goals.
• Utilizes motivational dynamics to maintain productivity and morale.
• Allocates responsibility and authority appropriately.
• Maintains accountability for work by staff and self.
• Seeks to maintain professional identity of team members.
• Attends Committee meetings as required                   
• Takes timely and appropriate actions to resolve identified issues.
• Exercises patience and control, especially in difficult or stressful situations; resolves conflicts appropriately.

Performance Management

• Oversees the administration of the employee performance review process and supports the process of peer review.
• Ensures competency of staff and addresses defined learning needs by utilizing appropriate resources within the Patient Care Services and throughout St. Peters Health Care Partners.
• Ensures appropriate training and skill development is available for professional and technical staff.

D.   EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

The Manager requires graduation from a recognized program in professional nursing and a current New York State license. A baccalaureate in nursing is required at time of hire and 3 years of relevant nursing experience with documented leadership ability.

Pay Range from $46.50 - $64.70 per hour. Pay is based on experience and education.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.