Patient Care Manager-NICU

Children's Minnesota

$85K — $100K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license on Minnesota Board of Nursing required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing required
  • 3+ years of leadership experience or advanced nursing leadership degree in lieu of experience
  • Fundamental understanding of department/unit operations (P&L, finance, budget)
  • Preferred: informal leadership experience (charge RN, clinical educator, preceptor)
  • Availability for on-call and after-hours shifts required

Responsibilities

  • Manage RN staff and support clinical staff leadership efforts
  • Ensure child and family-focused, clinically appropriate service delivery
  • Oversee operational efficiency and patient outcome effectiveness
  • Promote teamwork and open communication within the department
  • Encourage professional growth and learning among team members
  • Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives
  • Act as a key decision-maker in on-call and off-hours situations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan options
  • Potential eligibility for shift differentials or premium pay
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • Family-centered work environment
  • Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and respect
Full Job Description
Description:

Department Overview

Our neonatal program is the largest in the Midwest. We provide the full scope of care for infants needing intensive care. At the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Children's Minnesota St. Paul Campus, our inter-disciplinary team of over 500 professionals is dedicated to the care of babies born prematurely, those with birth defects, genetic disorders, medical disorders and any baby needing surgery. We care for babies requiring complex care, including hemodynamic monitoring, critical medication management, and maintenance of systemic perfusion and management of organ failure. We are a part of the Mother Baby Center in St. Paul at United Hospital which includes high-risk delivery services. The Children's St. Paul NICU is a 62-bed unit providing level 2 and level 3 neonatal care, which allows for continuity of care from admission to discharge. Our team balances a highly technical skill set with a family-centered approach. We rely on teamwork, with open and respectful communication, and promote an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.

Position Summary The patient care manager (PCM) has overall responsibility for ensuring that services and programs provided through their assigned department/unit is child and family focused, clinically appropriate, operationally efficient, and achieves effective patient outcomes. The PCM will directly manage RN staff and assist in leadership of clinical support staff.

Qualifications:

License/Certification/Registration: *Active RN on Minnesota Board of Nursing required *Current BLS required Education: *Bachelor's degree in nursing required Experience: *3+ years of people leadership experience or advanced degree in nursing leadership in lieu of experience. *Informal leadership experience is preferred (charge RN, clinical educator, preceptor, etc.). Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: *Fundamental understanding of the business side of assigned department/unit (P&L, finance, budget, etc.). *Availability for on-call and off-hours rotations/situations as decided by department/unit. *Desired characteristics: strategic thinker, collaborative, seeks to understand, embraces continuous improvement, navigates through change, calm demeanor, positive attitude. Physical Demands Please click here to view the Physical Demands The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

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