Nurse Manager

The Nurse Manager leads the overall operation of nursing teams with accountability for compliance with regulatory and professional standards for patient care units and staff. This position provides compassionate & competent nursing care so that we have the opportunity to feel the joy of impacting the life's of our patients, their families, and our co-workers.

Duty


Percent of Time


An active member within interdisciplinary team to coordinate plan of care for patients: patient placement in unit to meet child's need, oversee updates to nursing care plan for patient, participate in Patient Care Conferences & Team Meetings as scheduled, serve as liaison/contact person for nursing and other departments to assure care needs for the patient are met.


Direct Care Tasks for patients may not always be performed by the Nurse Manager. However, the Nurse Manager remains responsible to assure that nursing tasks are being performed by their direct reports.


40%


Participate in departmental Planning & Improvement efforts: serve on department &/or hospital committees, complete medication administration and employee attendance audits - analyze data regularly & recommend process improvements,


40%


Collaborates with staff to ensure their workplace needs are met: regular one-on-one rounds with each staff member, annual evaluation, maintains open line of communication with Nurse Team Leader & Supervisor members, actively seeks input from co-workers to pursue innovative ways to improve departmental process & patient care.


15%


Other duties as assigned.


5%

Education:


Associate Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred in Nursing. Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English required.


Experience:


Previous experience in area of specialty with proven managerial skills with 4 years as RN Staff and 2-3 years supervisory experience.


License/Certification/Credential:


Registration and current RN license in Oklahoma. CPR and PALS Certification.

• Initial Training Period (first 6 weeks RN floor training):
  • Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Regular Schedule (starting manager training):
  • Four 10-hour shifts per week
  • Available shift options:
    • 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    • 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    • 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children's Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient's physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation's original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children's Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.


**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization's positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children's Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.