RN Manager, Inpatient Pediatrics - Behavioral Health

General Description:

Under general direction, responsible for the planning, direction, and coordination of assigned department(s).

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Directs and coordinates, through supervisors (if applicable), the activities of the department.
• Reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives.
• Monitors and analyzes costs, prepares budgets.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements process improvements to enhance effectiveness.
• Responsible for the hiring, promoting, discharging, and transferring of employees.
• Responsible for scheduling and staffing needs of the unit; available for staffing needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Arranges appropriate in-services and continuing education programs to meet the needs of the staff.
• Ensures the proficiency of the staff on the unit.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required; Master's level education preferred.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques related to assigned department(s).
• Knowledge of managerial functions such as ability to solve practical problems, maintain a budget, report writing and performance improvement tools.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills for interaction with staff, patients and medical professionals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks at one time.
• Skills in planning, coordinating and measuring departmental activities.
• Competence to participate in interdisciplinary formulation of individual treatment plans; to give skilled nursing care and therapy; and to direct, monitor, and evaluate the nursing care furnished.