Mgr Nurse Pediatric ED

Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesWellstar Kennestone Hospital has an opportunity for a Pediatric Nurse Manager in Emergency Services.Shift - Full-Time Evening ShiftMonday - Friday 3pm- 11pm

• The Pediatric Nurse Manager is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and management of a Pediatric Emergency Department through the effective use of knowledge and skills to promote the creation of a center of excellence for staff recruitment and retention and clinical and business outcomes.
• The nurse manager is the standard bearer on his/her unit and holds all participants on his/her unit accountable for the delivery of care and services through effective communication; observation; and the management and measurement of specific interventions/practices and their associated outcomes.
• Responsibilities include clinical, financial, human and material resources deployment and associated outcomes or goals.
• The Pediatric Nurse Manager serves as a chief retention and safety officer and ensures that safety and quality standards are upheld or met by effective use of data and technology to make decisions and proactively mitigates unnecessary risks for his/her area of responsibility.
• The Nurse Manager creates and ensures a desirable, safe work environment that enables the organization to meet or exceed its mission and goals.
• Models the way to foster communication and collaboration with physicians, staff, patients and other departments.
• It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
• As a member of the patient services team, it is expected the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
• The Pediatric Nurse Manager will be accountable for the effective implementation of evidenced based practice and process in coordination with the Center for Nursing Excellence.
• The Manager will oversee the program of care for pediatric patients in the Emergency Department.
• The Manager will work in collaboration with the ED Pediatric Medical Director, Emergency Department Medical Director, Chief of Pediatric Service line and VP of Emergency Services.At Wellstar, not one patient, symptom or treatment plan is the same-even in an emergency. The new, state-of-the-art emergency department (ED) at Wellstar Kennestone delivers quality and compassionate care to every patient, every time!Specialized, Pediatric-Centered Care: The full-service, 16-room pediatric area includes a sick and injured lobby, pediatric imaging suite, isolation and behavioral health capability. A separate designated ambulance and ambulatory entrances limit children's exposure to adult trauma patients and infection. QualificationsRequired Minimum Education:
  • Must hold Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from accredited nursing schoolPreferred Education:
    • Master's Degree in healthcare related field or nursing preferred
    • If bachelor's degree is not in nursing, MSN must be from accredited nursing schoolRequired Minimum Licensure/Certification:
      • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Georgia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) (Declaration of Primary state residency should be filled out immediately upon hire)
      • Must have a current BLS & ACLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment in position
      • PALS is required, ENPC preferredPreferred Licensure/Certification:
        • National Certification in nursing administration and/or Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse preferredRequired Minimum Experience:
          • Two years of progressive experience in nursing management required
          • One year of Emergency Department nursing experience (Pediatric or Adult and Peds) requiredRequired Minimum Skills:
            • Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building
            • Knowledge of the health care environment
            • Leadership that includes such skills as successfully implementing and managing a change process
            • Ability to use systems thinking
            • Inspire, coach others to be successful
            • Model the way for professional practice
            • Professionalism and teamwork/collaboration for self/department/medical staff
            • Possess necessary business skills to manage human and material resources
            • Must be a continuous learner who understands health care financing, strategy and operations for running a business unit(s)
            • Effectively employ data and technology to support work processes and make decisions
            • Supports shared governance or shared decision making
            • Manage the design and delivery of care that in based on evidence and focused on quality and safety
            • Knowledge of risk management and various accreditation/regulations/licensing requirements assuring that these are upheld while advancing industry standards through the achievement of goals by effective management and measurement of outcomes.
            • Have a working knowledge of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.

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