Manager Pediatric Emergency Department Austin, TX

Location : 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX 78758

Manager Pediatric Emergency Department Austin, TX

ScheduleFull-time Days (No Weekends)

is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas with more than360 beds. The facility is home to,featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the.

Additional services offered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology and neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities

You will ensure adherence to standards of care, and ensure a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care

You will support efforts to reduce variation in clinical practice and improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost

You will support the achievement of internal and external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations

You will ensure equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to standards

You will manage the admissions and discharge process to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care

You will facilitate effective care coordination within and across departments, and ensure staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs

You will manage the nursing practice and unit operations

You will provide leadership to attain and sustain an excellent patient experience, and instill accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions

You will review feedback mechanisms to identify areas of improvement, and support strategies that will elevate the patient experience

You will ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards

You will support a patient-first philosophy and engage in service recovery when needed

You will inspire commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the organization and implement employee engagement practices

You will identify development opportunities or training needs of employees and teams, and provide coaching and feedback to improve performance

You will attract, develop, engage, and retain talent to meet business needs

You will be responsible for resolving or channeling employee grievances, disputes, or concerns

You will participate in company-supported community and patient events and in-services

You will manage staff scheduling in accordance with productivity guidelines

You will manage operating expenses, identify cost reduction opportunities, and implement actions to achieve savings

Job Qualifications

Experience

Min 3-5 years pediatric ED experience in a healthcare setting - required

Min 3-5 years experience in a leadership role required in an acute care setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing - required

Master's degree in Nursing - preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Current Registered Nurse or active Compact license in the state of Texas - required

Basic Life Support certification - required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification - required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS) - required within 90 days of hire

Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) - preferred

Sign Additional Information

Eligible for relo

k base max

10 beds

1 trauma room.

Daily census 40-50

1.0 FTE

Full time - no call

Be available as needed for issues after hours

Part of staffing as needed

Days 7-3 alternating evenings with other leaders

weekend / evening hours to check on night shift staff.

BSN required

Previous leadership experience required

Fee : 20% of the annual salary (split per contract)