Neonatal Designation Program Manager RN

HCA•Austin, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Neonatal Program Manager's responsibilities include Performance Improvement activities, chart review, gap identification, change implementation, daily patient rounds, policy and protocol review, and nursing education. In addition, ability to abstract information from identified high risk patient medical records as needed. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the registry, verification and updating of information compiled and preparing reports as requested. In addition, the program manager will serve as the primary key contact for the facilities Neonatal Level III program. The roles and responsibilities will be primarily in a managerial, administrative role with clinical responsibilities based on the needs of the unit and may be adjusted from time to time to accommodate the changing needs of the unit

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing & a minimum of three years of experience in NICU nurse.
Required: Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation. FT/PT/PRN colleagues with a compact license from a state other than Texas must: apply for Texas RN license within 60 days from hire / obtain current TX RN license within 6 months of application for TX RN license
BLS certification as per SDH policy; NRP certification as per SDH policy.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of national patient safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures as required by both HCA and St. Davids North Austin Medical Center.
Develop and oversee the curriculum for critical care training for Neonatal nurses including initial entrance into the program as well as maintenance of skills.
Provide classes/skills labs to NICU nurses regarding physiology of high-risk and VLBW newborns and management of certain conditions that require high level of care.
Collaborate with Perinatal Quality Manager in preparing and conducting annual team-based simulation and/or learning scenarios for all physicians and nurses, including disaster preparation and evacuation drill.
Collaborate with neonatal navigator in regards to NICU patients with very high-risk conditions requiring multidisciplinary care at time of delivery and during NICU stay. This includes but is not limited to selecting nurses for care of these patients and assessing any knowledge or preparatory needs, coordinating pre and post huddles, coordinating debriefing if indicated, and follow-up education regarding any critical care occurrences.
Complete quarterly assessment of designation requirements assuring that we continue to meet the standards necessary for Level III. This includes but is not limited to nursing education, staffing assessments (both nursing and ancillary staff), appropriate use of policies and protocols and related documentation.
Co-lead QAPI for our NICU program as well as providing education and support of same for outlying facilities as required by neonatal designation. This includes but is not limited to meetings and/or assessments of quality metrics, identification of systems and/or educational gaps, participation in SEA discussions, review of transports and processes, web based and onsite sessions with outlying facilities.
Maintain Neonatal Designation Level III following Texas Department of Health (TDH) code for compliance, as well as documentation of all designation requirements and prepare all documentation necessary for any interim assessments or re-certifications as required by the State of Texas.
Attend Perinatal Care Region (PCR) meetings, and share information with the relevant stakeholders. Participate in local and state committees related to perinatal services and neonatal quality outcomes as a representative of WCOT. Attend quarterly CATRAC meetings that must be 100% per TDH.
Attend Pediatric Section and OB Section meetings along with the Neonatal Medical Director.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.