RN Manager - Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU - PICU

Position Title:

RN Manager - Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU - PICU

Department:

Pediatric ICU

Job Description:

Pediatric ICU Manager (PICU)

Shift: Full-Time

The Children's Hospital - Oklahoma City, OK

The PICU units at The Children's Hospital are specially designed to meet the needs of children. All of the unit's physicians and nurses are pediatric specialists, and are focused on providing developmentally appropriate care.  PICU Services Unique to the Region: - Pediatric Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Pediatric Dialysis - Otolaryngology (ORL) or Ear, Nose and Throat services - Craniofacial disorders - Kidney Transplantation - Complex Thoracic Surgery The physician staff performs complicated surgeries that include heart, orthopedic, craniofacial, neurosurgery and complicated general surgeries.  We have four Pediatric Intensive Care doctors on staff.  We also have endocrinology, nephrology and hematology/oncology programs.  Every nurse in the PICU is certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support.  Many have National Pediatric Certifications and/or Pediatric Critical Care Nursing, Chemo or Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.   The PICU supports families and never tries to separate a child from their family.  Families are part of the daily routine in caring for any child in the unit.  They are consulted about their child's care and are involved at every level.  All units at The Children's Hospital are focused on family-centered care. Watch 

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General Description:

Under general direction, responsible for the planning, direction and coordination of services to ensure that quality health care is delivered.

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, 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 approved school of nursing

Experience: Three (3) years of supervisory or charge nurse experience

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Possession of a valid temporary license or permanent license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse prior to entrance on duty (permanent license must be obtained within 3 months of appointment). Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR). Department specific requirements may apply, see attached if applicable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.   Managerial skills sufficient for organizing, developing and supervising a department and staff.  Knowledge of managerial functions such as budgets, statistical measures, report writing, performance improvement tools, etc.  Computer literate.  Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Must able to prioritize and manage several tasks at one time.

OU Medicine has a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, but our offerings go beyond traditional packages. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs and goals both inside and outside of the work environment, brings additional rewards that create peace of mind for you and your family.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.