Maternal Program Manager-L&D- Full Time- Days (Apply in minutes)
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At Houston Methodist, the Maternal Program Manager (MPM) position hasauthority and responsibility, with hospital leadership and Maternal MedicalDirector (MMD) for the design, development, and maintenance of the maternalpatient care services line. This position has accountability for theimplementation and evaluation of maternal patient care services strategy andmust be clinically active and an experienced perinatal registered nurseparticipating in maternal care at the entity of the program. The MPM positionensures quality, service and safety metrics are met in maternal patient careservices and provides oversight to ensure the standardization and efficiencyof care for maternal care patients throughout the continuum of care to includecriteria for transfer, consultation or higher-level of care, and discharge.This position serves as a liaison between the Hospital client department,consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and others, and inclusive ofthe Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. Besidesconducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment andmaintenance of medical records, the MPM position assists in coaching andmentoring department staff in areas of clinical and professional practice.**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Collaborates with the Maternal Medical Director (MMD) in areas to include, but not limited to developing andor revising policies, procedures and guidelines, assuring staff competency, team-based education and training and the QAPI Plan.* Develops collaborative relationships with other MPMs of designated facilities within the applicable Perinatal Care Region.* Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Regularly and actively participates in maternal care. Evaluates and monitors the provision of maternal patient care services from admission, stabilization, and operative intervention(s) if applicable, through discharge, and inclusive of the QAPI Program.* Develops and implements effective patient teaching strategies based on learning needs; uses appropriate resources, incorporating planning for care after discharge. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.* Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability.**QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Frequently leads in maternal QAPI meetings and participates in Maternal Program Oversight, maternal-specific reviews, PCR meetings, regional QAPI initiatives, and regional collaboratives. Ensures that the QAPI Plan is specific to maternal and fetal care, is ongoing, and data drivenoutcome based, including telehealth telemedicine utilization, if applicable.* Models the standards related to regulatory requirements and professional practice as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Role models highly developed assessment, clinical documentation, leadership, and analytical skills; integrates and contributes to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and leads improvements in patient safety-related processes at unit or service line level. Contributes to development of service line and hospital standards and guidelines.* Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Leads initiatives to improve quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses and identifying solutions by collaborating with the interprofessional team. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety. Audits plan of care and audits other areas as needed.**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Models independent time management effectively and prioritization of daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Collaborates with interprofessional health care team to facilitate patient throughput efficiently to meet organizational goals.* Implements department strategies to achieve financial target and mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas according to department specifications.**GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Expands individual nursing knowledge and coaches staff to grow in knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes. Serves as the clinical resource. Develops and disseminates, as appropriate, informationaleducational resources and programs designed to improve quality and professional practice. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes.* Fosters identification and implementation of innovative solutions to improve patient care or unit operations such as reduction of hospital readmissions or other department-specific measures by leading andor participating in unit projects and shared governance activities.* Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee willalso perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as theneed arises.**EDUCATION*** Bachelors degree from an accredited school of nursing* Masters degree preferred**WORK EXPERIENCE*** Five years perinatal nursing experience in a healthcare environment; if Masters degree, three years perinatal nursing experience**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED*** RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure andor Compact State Licensure within 60 days **OR*** RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days **AND*** Magnet - ANCC Recognized Certification within 6 months **AND*** BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) **AND*** NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation ******KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles* Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span* Exhibits good listening skills* Ability to work independently and analyze and solve problems* Demonstrates the ability to manage complex clinical and interpersonal situations* Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects* Acts as effective change agent* Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care* Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components* Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families* Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act* Competent in Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS****WORK ATTIRE*** Uniform No* Scrubs Yes* Business professional Yes* Other (department approved) No**ON-CALL***_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._* On Call* Yes**TRAVEL****_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes**Company Profile:**Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as theNo. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America's “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and theflagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of thenation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovativemedical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of HoustonMethodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's leading healthcare organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M; University and theUniversity of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and morethan 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care forthousands of patients from around the world.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which HoustonMethodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discriminationagainst or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment withHouston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as aprotected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA FederalContractor – priority referra