Manager, Nursing (SPN)

Description Whether your skills lie in patient care or administration and you prefer to work in not-for-profit health care, CHRISTUS Health facilities may have a career opportunity for you. CHRISTUS Health and our facilities are committed to being an equal opportunity employer as part of our on-going mission. It is the policy of CHRISTUS Health not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, orientation, disability, age or national origin.

Division:  CHRISTUS Spohn Health Region

Work Schedule:  M-F 8-5

Average Hours per Week:  40+ (1.0 fte)

Travel Involved:  0-10%

Job Type:  Full-Time

Relocation package offered:  

Category:  Registered Nurse (RN)

This role provides twenty-four (24) hour accountability for the delivery of quality patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients on assigned units. Responsible for planning, prioritizing, organizing, directing and meeting the daily needs and demands of patients and staff on assigned nursing units. Uses sound knowledge of nursing practices to assign patient care responsibilities to staff based on the patient’s acuity and skill needs. Operationalizes knowledge of human resource management to effectively manage and communicate with staff on assigned unit to promote open communication, teamwork and enhanced work performance. Responsible for effective utilization to ensure appropriate and efficient use of financial, supply and staff resources. Accountable for unit-level implementation of hospital policies and procedures. The nurse manager must maintain fiscal control within prescribed limits. Achieves high productivity while attaining exceptional patient, physician and associate satisfaction. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities to manage complex, stressful and critically important environments. Understands the CHRISTUS mission, vision and purpose.CHRISTUS Health is committed to providing meaningful benefits for you and your family and to sharing with you the prosperity you help create. We support our health care teams with competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.

Medical Health Coverage

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Group Term Life

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Requirements Education:Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required, Master’s preferredLicensure/Certification:Current Texas State RN license; CPR-(American Heart Association); ACLS required within 90 days if hire date; CCRN or cardiac specialty certification preferred. Experience: Minimum 5 years clinical management experience; minimum 3 years recent experience in Cardiac Critical Care and 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care required.Knowledge and Skills:Demonstrated competence in hemodynamics, IABP and care of the patient with AMI; Open Heart and Peripheral Vascular surgery. Demonstrated ability to problem solve and be supportive/innovative in the process of change; strong human relations skills with an ability to handle difficult/sensitive issues with regard to patient confidentiality; ability to motivate others; and excellent written/oral communication skills. Knowledge of hospital practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the department.