Description

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Job Summary
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As the Pediatric Emergency Department Manager, you will ensure high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the department. You will monitor and evaluate the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures, and hold staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives.
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Job Responsibilities
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• You will ensure adherence to standards of care, and ensure a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care
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• You will support efforts to reduce variation in clinical practice and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost
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• You will support the achievement of internal and external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations
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• You will ensure equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to standards
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• You will manage the admissions and discharge process to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
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• You will facilitate effective care coordination within and across departments, and ensure staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs
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• You will manage the nursing practice and unit operations
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• You will provide leadership to attain and sustain an excellent patient experience, and instill accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions
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• You will review feedback mechanisms to identify areas of improvement, and support strategies that will elevate the patient experience
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• You will ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
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• You will support a patient-first philosophy and engage in service recovery when needed
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• You will inspire commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the organization and implement employee engagement practices
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• You will identify development opportunities or training needs of employees and teams, and provide coaching and feedback to improve performance
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• You will attract, develop, engage, and retain talent to meet business needs
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• You will be responsible for resolving or channeling employee grievances, disputes, or concerns
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• You will participate in company-supported community and patient events and in-services
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• You will manage staff scheduling in accordance with productivity guidelines
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• You will manage operating expenses, identify cost reduction opportunities, and implement actions to achieve savings
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Job Qualifications
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Experience
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• Min 3-5 years pediatric ED experience in a healthcare setting - required
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• Min 3-5 years experience in a leadership role required in an acute care setting
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Education
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• Bachelor's degree in Nursing - required
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• Master's degree in Nursing - preferred
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Licenses and Certifications
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• Current Registered Nurse or active Compact license in the state of Texas - required
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• Basic Life Support certification - required
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• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification - required
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• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) - required within 90 days of hire
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• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - preferred
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General Comments

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Additional Information
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Eligible for relo
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$150k base max
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10 beds
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1 trauma room.
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Daily census 40-50
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1.0 FTE
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Full time - no call
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Be available as needed for issues after hours
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Part of staffing as needed
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Days 7-3 alternating evenings with other leaders
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weekend/evening hours to check on night shift staff.
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BSN required
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Previous leadership experience required
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Candidate Details
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2+ to 5 years experience
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Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
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Management Experience Required - No
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Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
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Willingness to Travel - Never
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Rate: USD $110,000 to $150,000

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Active unencumbered Registered Nurse Texas state license
• Graduate from a fully accredited Registered Nurse program
• One year of work experience as Registered Nurse
• One year of EMR experience
• Board Certified

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

Requirements:

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.