Special Care Nursery Manager (RN)

Special Care Nursery Manager (RN) 

Job Summary:

The Special Care Nursery Manager (Level II Nursery) is responsible for the effective implementation of nursing operations for assigned unit(s). Effects departmental outcomes through interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of hospital and departmental outcomes philosophy, policies, and procedures. Facilitates intra- and interdepartmental communication and collaboration to promote excellence in patient care and enhance patient outcomes. Effectively manages utilization of staff and material resources so that the most therapeutically effective patient care is provided in a cost-effective manner. Promotes the professional development of the patient care staff assigned to the unit(s).

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Five (5) years minimum experience as a Registered Nurse, required.
• Two (2) years demonstrated leadership and management skills (decision making, problem solving, delegation, prioritizing) and/or supervisory experience are required.
   

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or Nurse Compact State.
• BLS required
• ACLS required

Job Knowledge/Skills:

·         Managerial technical skills; budgets, financial, computer skills, MediTech experience (preferably)

·         Ability to deal with conflict, issues, high levels of stress

·         Hands-on willingness and ability to work with Level II acuity babies

·         Passion for the role itself; nursing, working in a newborn care unit

·         Compassion for the role and team members

·         Ability to recognize potential conflict and develop resolutions for team members

·         Ability to distribute corrective action appropriately as needed
 

With pride CHRISTUS Santa Rosa – Children’s Hospital (CSRCH) cares for more than 150,000 children each year.  Our 200-plus bed facility is the only academic Children’s hospital in San Antonio, Texas.  We partner with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio while collaborating with private pediatricians to provide comprehensive pediatric services at one location since 1959.
 

From neonatal intensive care to Children’s emergency services, titanium rib implants, a heart program especially designed for children, respite care and a specialized asthma program, CSRCH continues to provide quality, innovative care specifically designed to meet the unique needs of children.
 

I look forward to working with you!

For more information, please call Joy Mitchell at 800-826-8127 or [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

Please apply by clicking the 'apply' link on this page.  For more information or a complete list of our open positions, please visit our USresources Healthcare website at  http://www.usrhealthcare.com/ or call us at 800-826-8127.