Nurse (RN) Manager - Postpartum

This is a full time Nurse (RN) Manager position responsible for the Postpartum department within Women's Services at Lutheran Dupont Hospital. Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions. Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family. Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability. Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being. Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization. Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success. Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Postpartum Nurse Managaer - RN Location: Lutheran Dupont Hospital - Fort Wayne, IN Schedule: Full time Job Summary The Manager, Women's Services oversees the daily operations of the Women's Services department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This role provides leadership in nursing practice, staff development, financial management, and quality improvement. The Manager collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational efficiency, aligning departmental performance with organizational goals. Essential Functions Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care delivered within Women’s Services, ensuring compliance with established clinical standards and organizational policies. Utilizes evidence-based practices and performance improvement methodologies to guide clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Engages employees in identifying and implementing risk mitigation and quality improvement strategies, resulting in measurable enhancements to safety and care delivery. Analyzes data to identify trends, develop actionable plans, and implement improvements that enhance department performance and patient satisfaction. Leads the rollout of tactical action plans, individual goals, and accountability measures to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to resolve operational issues, participate in program planning, and ensure seamless communication across teams. Manages daily operations, including resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting, to achieve targeted growth and financial objectives. Conducts patient case reviews, resolves patient concerns, and ensures the delivery of safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. Develops, reviews, and updates departmental policies, procedures, and practice standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. Mentors and develops staff through training, education, and professional development opportunities to build a high-performing team. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards. Leadership Responsibilities Supervision and Staff Management Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff. Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Director on staffing issues. Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development. Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight Develops and manages departmental budget ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality service. Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services. Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and