RN Manager, Inpatient Pediatrics - Behavioral Health

Posted:
10/2/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Oklahoma, United States ⋅ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Position Title:

RN Manager, Inpatient Pediatrics - Behavioral Health

Department:

Pediatric Behavioral Health IP

Job Description:

General Description:

Under general direction, responsible for the planning, direction, and coordination of assigned department(s). 

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

  • Directs and coordinates, through supervisors (if applicable), the activities of the department. 
  • Reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives. 
  • Monitors and analyzes costs, prepares budgets. 
  • Evaluates, develops, and implements process improvements to enhance effectiveness. 
  • Responsible for the hiring, promoting, discharging, and transferring of employees.
  • Responsible for scheduling and staffing needs of the unit; available for staffing needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
  • Arranges appropriate in-services and continuing education programs to meet the needs of the staff. 
  • Ensures the proficiency of the staff on the unit.

General Responsibilities:

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required; Master’s level education preferred.

Experience:

  • 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

  • Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques related to assigned department(s).
  • Knowledge of managerial functions such as ability to solve practical problems, maintain a budget, report writing and performance improvement tools.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills for interaction with staff, patients and medical professionals.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks at one time.
  • Skills in planning, coordinating and measuring departmental activities. 
  • Competence to participate in interdisciplinary formulation of individual treatment plans; to give skilled nursing care and therapy; and to direct, monitor, and evaluate the nursing care furnished.

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