Clinical Nurse Manager- Labor and Delivery

Job Overview The Clinical Manager oversees the daily clinical and administrative operations of designated unit(s). The Clinical Manager prepares staff schedules, requests, and allocates resources and ensures that patient care is aligned with the goals, mission, and vision of Tufts Medicine. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 2. 5 Years of RN Experience with at least 1 year as a charge/lead RN. 3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. 4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Preferred Qualifications: 1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Location: Lowell General, Main Campus Hours: Full-Time Day Shift Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Uses knowledge and expertise to identify potential problems and/or resources for patients and families. In collaboration with the director, ensures all staff maintains competency-based practice based upon patient population. Participates in nursing research. Identifies avenues to pursue own professional growth. Keeps current on regulatory issues and trends and employs strategies to meet standards in a proactive manner. Supervises staff by evaluating work performance, providing guidance, and timely feedback based on outcome measures. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds to address, patient/family needs, and discharge planning. Recognizes, responds, and provides follow-up on issues, concerns, and suggestions on behalf of the patient population and staff. Allocates resources and coordinates services to optimize patient care and services. Develops and monitors operating and capital budget; implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Performs performance reviews with staff. Participates in staff interview process, provides direction and discipline to staff as appropriate, and orients new staff to facility. Creates and fosters a learning environment that facilities the professional growth and development of staff. Develops and implements processes to enhance operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement. Develops, implements, and monitors written policies and procedures. Leads and/or participates in hospital, departmental and multidisciplinary teams, committees, councils and special projects. Plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care in accordance with standards of practice. Physical Requirements: 1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients. 2. Prolonged standing and walking. 3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. 4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals. 5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens. 6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients. 7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team. 2. Ability to maintain and develop clinical knowledge, judgment, and skills. 3. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process. 4. Possesses strong clinical and theoretical skills. 5. Demonstrates proactive approach. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range: $134,525.66 - $171,524.44 Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Salary : $134,526 - $171,524