Mother Baby Unit Assistant Nurse Manager

Overview

• Lead and manage operations within the Mother Baby Unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement best practices and optimize patient care delivery systems.
• Support investigations into patient concerns, fostering a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
• Maintain clinical expertise and provide supervision to ensure competency and adherence to licensing requirements.
• Allocate resources effectively within the unit to optimize staff utilization and operational efficiency.
• Supervise equipment, supplies, and medication usage to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members, promoting professional growth and performance improvement.
• Ensure readiness for regulatory surveys and audits, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinate daily operations of the Mother Baby Unit, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and standards.
• Monitor and supervise patient care delivery, ensuring adherence to clinical and utilization standards.
• Facilitate team meetings and decision-making processes to address operational challenges and improve performance.
• Develop and implement work plans, allocating resources to meet business priorities and deadlines.
• Oversee emergency preparedness programs, ensuring staff training and readiness for critical situations.
• Monitor and improve quality and safety standards within the unit, addressing escalated issues effectively.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and accountability for achieving operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining survey readiness and mitigating compliance risks.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, with a valid California Registered Nurse License.
• Minimum three years of experience in clinical healthcare or business operations, with one year in a leadership role.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire, ensuring readiness for patient care emergencies.
• Proven ability to supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards, including The Joint Commission requirements.
• Experience in resource allocation, operational planning, and performance monitoring within a healthcare environment.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
• Competency in implementing emergency preparedness plans and ensuring staff readiness for critical situations.