Program Manager, Nursing & Special Projects - ORMC

About the position

The Program Manager of Nursing and Special Projects manages, coordinates, and participates in a variety of administrative and/or clinical activities related to a nursing administration and hospital operations. ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, located in downtown Orlando, has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a 'Best Hospital' in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research, and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates operational activities and projects as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer and hospital administrative team.
• Develops and implements plans with cooperation with the nursing and hospital leadership which addresses specific operating problems and issues.
• Develops and submits to the Chief Nursing Officer and or facility Patient Care Administrator plans consistent with the overall goals of nursing, particularly as they relate to the achievement of Magnet Hospital Accreditation, and consistent with the corporate goals of Orlando Health.
• Oversees the Nursing budget and submits monthly variance report as necessary.
• Works in collaboration with the Patient Care Administrators and Nurse Executive Council on initiatives designed to support the Orlando Health Nursing Strategic Plan.
• Serves as a liaison for the hospital nursing leadership council and representative for nursing on Orlando Health multidisciplinary councils and committees.
• Serves as a liaison with facility development for the hospital administrative team on hospital construction projects.
• Establishes and maintains an open and positive working relationship with administrators, medical staff, managers and team members.
• Participates with leaders from the governing body, management, medical staff and clinical areas in Orlando Health decision making structure and process.
• Represents Orlando Health as appropriate in its relationships with major customers, suppliers, competitors, government agencies, professional societies and similar groups.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with physicians, employers, community leaders and the business coalition.
• Serves as an ambassador for Orlando Health in the community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing officer or Patient Care Administrator.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Works with Human Resources and Organizational Development in the development of recruitment and retention strategies for nursing and leadership development for nursing management.
• Establishes and maintains an open communication process throughout the corporation that reaches patients, visitors, families, physicians and team members such that each feels that they are treated special each time they encounter the hospital.
• Proactively works to achieve the hospital goal of 100% customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Maintains current State of Florida RN license.
• Three (3) years of closely related experience to include two (2) years of leadership experience required.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance programs, Tuition reimbursement, and Student Loan repayment
• Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Childcare, Elder Care, and Pet Care
• Fertility Benefits, up to $25K lifetime maximum
• Adoption Assistance, up to $15K per child toward eligible expenses
• Orlando Health Way Scholarship for Family Members