Patient Care Manager-Surgery

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Patient Care Manager in the Surgery department. The PCM will ensure services are child- and family-focused, clinically appropriate, and operationally efficient to achieve strong patient outcomes.

The role directly manages RN staff and assists in leadership of clinical support staff. Requirements include an active RN license in Minnesota, current BLS, a BSN, and 3+ years of leadership experience; OR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Minnesota
• Current BLS required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• 3+ years of people leadership experience
• Previous OR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Directly manages RN staff in the assigned department
• Ensure child- and family-focused, clinically appropriate care
• Support leadership of clinical staff and optimize operations
• Contribute to achieving effective patient outcomes

Skills

RN leadership

Clinical leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaborative

Continuous improvement

Calm demeanor

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not‑for‑profit system since 1924, the system serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary‑care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As the Kids Experts in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders.

Department Overview

The Surgery department provides surgical services to treat multiple issues from dental/oral to urologic conditions on an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department also offers a pre‑surgery program for patients, their siblings, and their parents, including a hospital tour and discussion on how the family can prepare for the upcoming hospital visit.

Position Summary

The patient care manager (PCM) is responsible for ensuring that services and programs in their assigned department/unit are child‑ and family‑focused, clinically appropriate, operationally efficient, and achieve effective patient outcomes. The PCM directly manages RN staff and assists in leadership of clinical support staff.

License / Certification / Registration

• Active RN on the Minnesota Board of Nursing required
• Current BLS required

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required

Experience

• 3+ years of people leadership experience, or an advanced degree in nursing leadership in lieu of experience.
• Informal leadership experience preferred (charge RN, clinical educator, preceptor, etc.). Previous OR experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Fundamental understanding of the business side of the assigned department/unit (P&L, finance, budget, etc.).
• Availability for on‑call and off‑hours rotations/situations as decided by the department/unit.
• Strategic thinker, collaborative, seeks to understand, embraces continuous improvement, navigates change, calm demeanor, positive attitude.

Physical Demands

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Compensation and Benefits

The posted salary represents a market‑competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles locally or nationally. Annual salaries displayed are based on full‑time employment (40 standard hours per week). Part‑time salaries are prorated relative to the full‑time standard. Pay rates consider market indicators, skills, education, credentials, experience, internal equity, and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend, or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.