Nursing Manager - The Birthing Suite - Full Time

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At the Birthing Suite at MCH, we believe in treating every birth as a unique and individual experience. Our dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff are committed to providing the best care possible, whether that means supporting a natural childbirth or offering full epidural anesthesia, with a range of options in-between. From our spacious private rooms with comfortable accommodations for family to thoughtful amenities like a soaking tub, rocking chairs, and 24-hour in-room nourishment, we ensure both mom and baby experience the ultimate comfort during their stay.

Our community-focused, collaborative care environment makes the Birthing Suite at MCH a special place. We pride ourselves on the fulfilling work of bringing new life into the world, and we're looking for a Birthing Suite Manager who shares this passion and can lead our team in providing exceptional, individualized care to every family.

The Birthing Suite Manager will provide leadership and supervision over the assigned area, ensuring that specific tasks are delegated, detailed instructions are given, and both medium and short-term priorities are clearly established. This leader is responsible for managing human, financial, and technical resources to ensure the department meets its established goals. Additionally, they will operate within existing systems while actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement.

Population-Specific Care

The Birthing Suite Manager will deliver patient care that is tailored to the patient's age, physical ability, and intellectual development. This includes demonstrating proficiency in assessment, treatment, and adapting care to meet the needs of various patient populations, including but not limited to:

• Neonatal
• Pediatric/Adolescent
• Geriatric
• Adult

If you're ready to join a supportive team in a beautiful setting and make a lasting impact in the lives of our patients, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Management Responsibilities

• People Management
• Communicates objectives, priorities, and deadlines effectively to staff.
• Listens actively to understand perspectives and concerns.
• Clearly expresses ideas and concerns for mutual understanding.
• Handles difficult conversations with respect, honesty, and successful outcomes.
• Maintains objectivity in addressing challenging interactions and decisions.
• Recruitment, Retention, Recognition
• Recruits and retains qualified staff aligned with organizational values.
• Recognizes and supports employee accomplishments and growth.
• Aligns employees' talents with department needs.
• Performance Management
• Optimizes performance through staff delegation and prioritization.
• Provides regular direction, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Sets clear goals and objectives for direct reports, conducting evaluations as needed.
• Maintains physical and emotional availability for effective management.
• Staff Development
• Assesses and develops staff, aligning strengths with department needs.
• Provides constructive feedback and clear expectations for performance.
• Arranges growth opportunities, training, and assignments for employee development.
• Participates in succession planning and talent development discussions.
• Culture of Safety
• Ensures a safe environment, free from recognized hazards.
• Supports open, non-punitive communication regarding safety concerns.
• Encourages and facilitates reporting of safety issues by staff and non-staff members.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develops and manages the annual budget, considering trends, internal/external factors, and strategic initiatives.
• Adjusts resource allocation throughout the fiscal year based on internal and external factors.
• Reviews monthly financial data, accounts for variances, and analyzes financial performance to meet objectives.

Patient/Customer Engagement

• Uses feedback from patients/customers to strengthen relationships and drive satisfaction improvements.
• Conducts comparisons with similar organizations to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collects and analyzes data (e.g., surveys, feedback, complaints) to improve processes and address concerns.
• Resolves patient/customer complaints promptly and effectively.

Methods & Processes

• Monitors departmental processes for compliance with metrics, rules, and policies.
• Evaluates and adjusts processes to meet targets and ensure alignment with hospital mission and values.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and enforces organizational policies.

Strategy & Planning

• Aligns departmental strategies with organizational goals and develops tactics to achieve them.
• Identifies and implements specific tactics to carry out strategic plans within the department.

Achieving & Evaluating

• Monitors progress, adjusts activities to meet milestones, and measures outcomes.
• Analyzes gaps and recommends modifications to the Director/Executive.

Values:

• Uphold the values of MCH: Compassion, Collaboration, Honesty, and Respect.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of OB or Women's Health clinical experience
• 2+ years of Nurse Manager / Nurse Leadership experience in an OB and Women's Services

Additional Competencies and Skills:

• Excellent management skills with thorough knowledge of all areas of business operations.
• Excellent knowledge of the company's products and services.
• Excellent time management, communication, decision-making, presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge to complex matters and experience sound decision making, problem solving and business planning techniques.

Working Hours:

This is a full time in person position M-F with 24 hour oversight of unit.

Salary:

Competitive salary based on experience and robust benefits including lifestyle spending account, nursing loan reimbursement, fitness membership, tuition assistance, retirement account, health, vision and dental insurance and more!

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About Monadnock Community Hospital:

Reach new heights at Monadnock Community Hospital.

MCH is a critical access hospital in beautiful, historic Peterborough, New Hampshire.

For 100 years, we have provided outstanding care to our communities, earning a reputation for excellence that has made us one of New Hampshire's most successful and beloved small hospitals.

Join a culture of Compassion, Collaboration, Honesty, and Respect!

Our employees are the heart and soul of Monadnock Community Hospital.

In every department and at every level, MCH employees go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional patient experience in an atmosphere that is healthy, friendly, respectful, and personally fulfilling.

About the Monadnock Region:

A great place to live, work, and play.

One of the best things about working at Monadnock Community Hospital is that you get to live in a community that offers an amazing quality of life.

The state of New Hampshire consistently ranks in the Top Ten of all American states for its overall quality of life. Towns are small and friendly here, crime is low, schools are good, and the air and water are clean.

Balance meaningful work with a great life.

Here in the Monadnock Region, you can enjoy a standard of living that is hard to match anywhere. Let's start with our mountain for which we are named.

Around the 3,165 foot Mount Monadnock with 100-mile views are forests, woods, lakes, and protected rivers providing abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, cross-country skiing - you name it!

And if you're into the arts, the region also offers a lively arts scene, with galleries, theatres, and concert venues.

• New England community spirit
• Family-friendly
• Arts and culture
• All-season outdoor recreation
• Just 1.5 hours to Boston

Are you ready for a great job in a great place?

Are you ready for a career the supports your aspirations?

Are you ready to work in the best place you've ever lived?

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Our small hospital is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.