Director of Patient Care

Full Time
Houston, TX 77030
Posted
Job description

Role: RN, Director of Patient Care - Pediatric Operating Room

Location: Houston, TX 77030

Must-Haves:

· 2 to 3+ years of OR RN experience

· 2-3 years RN Manager experience in Acute care setting

· At least 1 year of Pedi OR experience

· Must be BSN or above in nursing education.

Nice-To-Haves:

· Director Experience preferred

· RN OR Certifications

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

· Education: Bachelors of Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing required; Masters Degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

· Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing

· Professional Certification in clinical area or management within one year of hire preferred

Experience Knowledge / Skills:

· Five (5) years of progressive clinical experience; see attached Table 1 for Direction I-IV leveling

· Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Client’s.

Principal Accountabilities

· Directs the day-to-day operations for assigned patient care departments, maintaining 24/7 operational responsibility and directing clinical and non-clinical staff.

· Reviews and approves all new hires, establishes and controls standards for performance appraisals; works with managers to identify staffing needs and provides for accordingly; coordinates training needs of staff with education department; remains available, accessible and visible to staff; recognizes staff’s achievements and accomplishments and provides ongoing feedback on performance.

· Works with service line leaders and managers to establish departmental scope of service, goals and strategic plan for the department; stays up-to-date on new developments in the field and incorporates such in the department’s scope of service; reviews departmental policies, procedures, and systems; conducts appropriate department promotional activities and participates in hospital market activities.

· Monitors and directs all patient care activities.

· Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.

· Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, desired client-centered outcomes, and organizational outcomes.

· Ensures that revenue, expenses, contribution margin and FTE’s meet or exceed budget; prepares and submits budget and related reports; forecasts and accurately projects expenses; takes corrective action to address negative variances; identifies and proposes capital budget items appropriately.

· Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing requirements and standards.

· Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency.

· Promotes physician input and communication; includes medical staff in planning new or revised policies, procedures and services; provides rapid response and follow-up to medical staff issues/concerns; seeks new ways to encourage new physicians to utilize hospital services.

· Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Client’s policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

· Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

· Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Pediatrics
  • Surgery

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Houston, TX 77030: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • OR: 2 years (Required)
  • Acute care: 2 years (Required)
  • Pediatrics: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Speak with the employer
+91 929-499-0707

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