RN Manager, Inpatient Pediatrics - Behavioral Health

Ou Health - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

About the position

The RN Manager for Inpatient Pediatrics - Behavioral Health is responsible for overseeing the planning, direction, and coordination of the Pediatric Behavioral Health department. This role involves managing staff, ensuring effective operations, and implementing process improvements to enhance departmental effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the activities of the department through supervisors.
• Reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives.
• Monitors and analyzes costs, prepares budgets.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements process improvements.
• Responsible for hiring, promoting, discharging, and transferring employees.
• Manages scheduling and staffing needs of the unit, available 24/7 for staffing needs.
• Arranges in-services and continuing education programs for staff.
• Ensures staff proficiency on the unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required; Master's level education preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience required.
• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Current Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques related to assigned department(s).
• Knowledge of managerial functions such as problem-solving, budget maintenance, report writing, and performance improvement tools.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills for interaction with staff, patients, and medical professionals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Skills in planning, coordinating, and measuring departmental activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off