Patient Care Manager, Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team

Job DescriptionJob ID: 1173588
Employment Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Founded in 1879, St. Louis Children’s Hospital is the seventh oldest pediatric hospital in the United States and the oldest west of the Mississippi. More than 275,000 children receive care each year at Children’s Hospital, and it has seen patients from all 50 states and over 60 countries. St. Louis Children’s Hospital is ranked as one of the top 10 pediatric hospitals in the nation by US News & World Report and Parents magazine . The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is consistently listed among the top medical schools in the country.

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Role Purpose

Responsible for the operational and clinical management of a designated patient care unit(s) on a 24 hour basis. Oversees a span of control and financial responsibility of > 40 FTE's supervised + > $1.5 million in total expenses OR > 24 FTE's supervised + > $3.5 million in total expenses.

Responsibilities

Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.Directs the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care governed by evidence based clinical and management practice.Ensures team compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards; keeps policies and procedures up-to-date and participates in revisions as needed.Promotes, and is accountable for customer satisfaction, process indicators, quality improvement plans and outcomes in work unit.Researches, evaluates, selects and implements systems which improve efficiency of work unit operations.Supports and assists the growth of existing or new business/programs.

Minimum Requirements

 Degree 

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's- Nursing
  

 Experience

•     2-5 years

 Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

 Licenses & Certifications

• RN

 Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information

 

Degree

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

 

Experience

5-10 years

 

Supervisor Experience

2-5 years

 

Licenses & Certifications

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) CertificationTrauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification

 

Clinical - Direct Skills

Pediatric Critical Care - 5 years or morePediatric Emergency Care - 5 years or moreClinical Supervisor - 3 years or more

 

Additional Job Information

40 Hours per Week -On Call -Benefits Eligible -Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Memorial Medical Group, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer