Harris Health System

Mother Baby Nurse Manager

Harris Health System • $85K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license is mandatory.
  • Certification in Nursing Specialty or Nursing Administration required within 2 years of hire.
  • Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience necessary.
  • At least 1 year of management or supervisory clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operational management and care delivery of the Mother Baby Unit.
  • Assist in evaluating and reporting on the achievement of departmental goals.
  • Coach nursing personnel on the Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM).
  • Ensure alignment of care delivery and quality management with NPPM framework.
  • Facilitate a professional nursing practice environment for effective patient care.
  • Mentor nursing staff and participate in nursing organizations and research activities.
  • Make operational and human resources decisions in accordance with nursing policies.

Benefits

  • Shift differentials for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) available.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance provided.
  • Life insurance offered to employees.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Access to employee assistance program for personal support.
  • Subsidized parking facilities available.
  • Membership in a credit union for financial services.
  • Employee disaster relief program in place.
Full Job Description
Harris Health is looking for an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee our Mother Baby Unit

About the Position

The Nurse Manager (NM) is accountable for the operational management and care delivery of one or more clinics/units, and for the human resource, quality, and financial management of the assigned clinic(s) /unit(s). This manager works with the unit/clinic leadership team in the implementation of plans and policies and adherence to standards of the clinic/area. The NM assists with evaluation and reports relevant to achievement of goals. The NM is accountable for coaching nursing personnel in implementing specific Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) guided practices and facilitates achievement of targeted outcomes on the assigned clinic(s)/area(s). The NM provides oversight to ensure area care delivery, quality management, and staff utilization patterns are congruent with NPPM framework. In addition, this manager facilitates actualization of shared governance and practice level advancement of area personnel. The NM has the authority to make operational and human resources decisions relevant to his/her assigned unit, as long as decisions are consistent with system and nursing department policies, standards and other Chief Nursing Officer and Nurse Executive Council approved guidelines.

The NM is responsible for facilitating an environment that supports professional nursing practice and empowers nurses to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient nursing care in collaboration with all health care disciplines. The NM ensures compliance with standards established by professional nursing organizations; national, state, and local regulatory agencies; and institutional policies and procedures. The NM is accountable for nursing practice that upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior. The NM mentors others, role models professionalism, and participates in nursing organizations and research.

Benefits
  • Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Subsidized parking
  • Credit union
  • Employee disaster relief
  • and more!

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
    • Master's Degree preferred
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Certification in Nursing Speciality or Nursing Administration within 2 years
  • 2 years of nursing experience
  • 1 year of management or supervisory clinical experience


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About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is a public health care system that provides medical care to residents of Harris County, Texas. The system was founded in 1966 and operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities throughout the county. Harris Health System provides a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and behavioral health services. The system also operates a health plan that provides insurance coverage to eligible residents. Harris Health System is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court.
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