Program Manager Transplant Svcs

Catholic Health Initiatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is seeking a Program Manager to oversee planning, execution and delivery of complex transplant programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, resources, and budgets, and drive value across the care continuum.

The role requires RN licensure in TX, 7+ years as an RN with transplant experience, and 3+ years in transplant programming. CPR/BLS must be current within 14 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and RN licensure required.
• 7+ years as a Registered Nurse with transplant experience.
• 3+ years in transplant programming; experience as transplant nurse coordinator.
• TX RN licensure on hire; CPR/BLS within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and staffing resources for the team.
• Coordinate transplant program operations and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and case management on plans of care.
• Monitor risks, budgets, and performance improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coordination

Clinical coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science

Registered Nurse license

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Program Manager, you will oversee the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs.

Every day you will manage program risks, resources, and budgets, align with organizational goals, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business value.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving, crucial for successful program completion and objective realization.

• Provides leadership, direction and coordination of assignments for staff. Assesses daily staffing and provides resources to ensure efficient and effective coordination of services. Ensures that call schedule is appropriately managed (24/7, 365). Responsible for performance appraisals, corrective action and counseling for team members

• Ensures that team members function appropriately in their scope of practice and facilitates competency based orientations as well as annual competency based assessments aligning with the practice identified by NATCO for the Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse Coordinator

• Serves as a clinical resource to staff, physicians and key internal stakeholders including nursing and case management. Collaborates with the medical staff, nursing staff, patient, family, decision maker (s), and other disciplines as indicated in the coordination of the plan of care. Uses critical thinking skills

• Collaborates with the Director and Physician Leaders to implement, monitor and review plans to achieve the established goals for the transplant program, Reviews reports and responds with the appropriate action plans. Reviews work assignments and projects of the program to ensure goals are being managed accordingly.

• Participates in the organ specific Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan. Collaborates with the Director of Transplant Quality on the assessment of data and key quality metrics, including implementation of process improvement initiative as needed.

• Participates with the Director of Transplant Services in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science and

• Seven (7) years of experience as a Registered Nurse and

• Three (3) years of experience in a transplant programming,including direct experience as a transplant nurse coordinator

• Registered Nurse: TX, upon hire and

• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Pay Range

$46.39 - $69.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.