Manager Nursing Inpatient - Cardiac Patient Care Unit

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manager of Nursing for its Cardiac Patient Care Unit. In this pivotal role, you will ensure high-quality, family-centered care while leading a team of nursing professionals in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities will include maintaining clinical competency, coordinating patient care, and fostering effective communication among healthcare teams. Join a recognized leader in pediatric healthcare that values innovation and excellence, and contribute to improving the lives of children and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Current RN Licensure by the Texas Board of Nurses or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Maintain shift accountability for clinical and personnel activities.
• Coordinate patient care needs with healthcare team members.
• Participate in unit-based quality initiatives.

Skills

Nursing Experience

Communication Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Position: Manager Nursing Inpatient - Cardiac Patient Care Unit

Talent Area: Registered Nurse

Full/Part Time: Full time

Location: Houston, TX, US

Department: Pediatric ICU Services

Shift: 7a - 7p

Job ID: 417083

We are searching for a Manager of Nursing, Inpatient – Cardiac Patient Care Unit (CPCU) - someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you will maintain shift accountability for clinical and personnel activities and provide support to the Assistant Clinical Director. The Manager of Nursing participates in the delivery of high-quality, family-centered, and developmentally appropriate patient care at the unit level.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

• Current RN Licensure by the Texas Board of Nurses or Nurse Licensure Compact

• BLS – Cert-Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association

• Two (2) years of nursing experience

• Pediatric cardiac care nursing experience highly preferred

Responsibilities:

• Maintains clinical competency by ensuring that the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of the patient are met within a family-centered care environment.
• Monitors and facilitates patient throughput to ensure the delivery of safe, quality, and efficient care.
• Coordinates and collaborates on patient care needs with appropriate members of the healthcare team to achieve desired clinical outcomes and manage care across the continuum.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with the healthcare team and works to eliminate communication barriers. Serves as a liaison between physicians, families, nursing staff, and ancillary departments.
• Observes, identifies, and addresses human resources issues for assigned staff. Coaches, counsels, and develops nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Supports the implementation of unit goals and communicates the organization’s strategic plan to staff.
• Participates in unit-based quality initiatives to develop and monitor clinical outcomes that demonstrate nursing excellence.
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has led in patient care, education, and research to improve health care for children and women worldwide. Our hospital is ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We are recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive health care network includes the Texas Medical Center hospital with over 40 pediatric subspecialties, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI), the Feigin Tower for pediatric research, Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, The Woodlands hospital, and North Austin facility. We also feature Texas Children’s Health Plan, Texas Children’s Pediatrics, Urgent Care clinics, and a global health program. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest pediatric programs in the country.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are evaluated without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to job performance.