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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Nurse Manager - Women's Care Unit

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, or four or more years of direct experience may be substituted for the degree.
  • Two to four years of experience in a closely related field is required for candidates with a Bachelor's degree.
  • State Registered Nurse licensure and/or compact state licensure is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required, or Neonatal Advanced Life Support certification from one of those organizations is required.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills are required.
  • The role requires the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
  • The role requires effective communication with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
  • The role requires the ability to delegate responsibilities and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are required.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and applicable regulatory compliance is required.
  • Strong time-management skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools is required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within Women's Services while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and organizational policies.
  • Use evidence-based practices and performance-improvement methodologies to guide clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes.
  • Engage employees in identifying and implementing risk-mitigation and quality-improvement strategies to improve safety and care delivery.
  • Analyze data to identify trends, develop actionable plans, and implement improvements to department performance and patient satisfaction.
  • Lead tactical action plans, individual goals, and accountability measures to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
  • Collaborate with departments and stakeholders to resolve operational issues, participate in program planning, and support communication across teams.
  • Manage daily operations, including resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting, to achieve growth and financial objectives.
  • Conduct patient case reviews, resolve patient concerns, and ensure safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
  • Develop, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, and practice standards to meet regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Mentor and develop staff through training, education, and professional development.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with applicable policies and standards.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedule employees to use resources effectively and consult with the Director on staffing issues.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide staff feedback on performance and development.
  • Develop and manage the departmental budget to support cost-effective operations and high-quality service.
  • Monitor expenditures to support cost-effective service delivery.
  • Evaluate and implement technologies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and, as applicable, oversee accreditation processes.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
  • Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stay current with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • May work in a staff role when required and fulfill the responsibilities and competencies established for that job.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Postpartum and Couplet Care experience is highly preferred.
  • Two to four years of previous leadership experience is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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