at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, United States
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Nurse Manager - Obstetrics & Gynecological Triage
Full Time
Newark, DE
ChristianaCare Health System is seeking a Nurse Manager for Obstetrics & Gynecological Triagelocated at our Women's & Children's building on our Newark Campus. This newly created position is integral to our commitment of providing outstanding care within the Labor & Delivery (OB) Triage area.
24-hour accountability and responsibility for excellence both clinically and operationally is a must. There are approximately 23 FTE's designated to the space, and we serve approximately 1,500 patients per month. The successful candidate will have an understanding of triage algorithms to assess acuity and assign priority of care in gynecological to obstetric patients and ensure a smooth and efficient OB triage process.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day operations of the obstetrical emergency department, including nursing staffing, scheduling, and patient flow.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and regulatory requirements related to obstetrical care and emergency services. Acquires and maintains knowledge in EMTALA processes in collaboration with the main Emergency Department.
Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes and quality of care.
Serve as a liaison between the obstetrical emergency department and other hospital departments to facilitate seamless patient care transitions.
Develop and implement educational programs and initiatives for staff to enhance clinical skills and knowledge in obstetrical emergency care.
ChristianaCare Offers:
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
12 week paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of DE required
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required ; Master's degree required within 3 years of hire.
National Board Certification in Obstetrics (RNC-OB), required within 6 months of hire.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical and leadership experience in obstetrical nursing required.
Basic Life Support Required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Required.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and other healthcare technologies.
ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.
Post End DateAug 30, 2024
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Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
