NNP Manager

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN • Corpus Christi, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) Manager supervises, organizes, and directs the work of the NNP’s both at DCH and the units supported by the Neonatal Regionalization Support Program (NRSP). The NNP Manager under general supervision organizes and directs the work of the NNP’s and programs; coordinates staff to assure that effective NNP services are provided, and quality standards are met. Staffing consists of NNP’s scheduled and as needed. The function of the NNP Manager is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the NNP’s within the Driscoll Health System and its affiliates. A multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilized. The function of the NNP Manager is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse, medical, and ancillary staff. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

Requirements

• Registration and current licensure in the State of Texas as appropriate.
• MSN required.
• Licensed in State of Texas as an RN.
• NRP, PALS, BLS certified.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Provide oversight and support for the neonatal units supported by Driscoll Children’s Health System.
• Provide oversight and support for the Neonatal Regionalization Support Program.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages APN participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative).
• Openly support and consistently communicate the mission of the neonatal unit and their organizations.
• Respond positively to change while supporting colleagues through the change process.
• Serve as a change agent to facilitate communication and transition that supports the mission of the organization.
• Assure coordination/participation of the APNs on department and organization wide councils/committees.
• Manage, supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis.
• Ensure compliance with clinical patient care standards and established policies and procedures.
• Assist Director administration with maintaining clinical competencies for assigned clinical areas and provides care as needed.
• Assess/coach and evaluate APN level of practice.
• Develop programs that foster continued clinical development to positively impact patient care and career satisfaction of APNs.
• Assist Director administration with maintaining required unit records, reports and statistics for administrative purposes.
• Ensures compliance with established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality control (POCT); PI, safety, environment and infection control.
• Communicate requirements to APNs and hold APNs accountable to established requirements.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures designed to improve operational efficiency.
• Assist with coordination of QC/PI activities with APNs.
• Assist Director administration in overseeing various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activity.
• Coordinate the activities of APNs with other hospital personnel; accountable for the effective and efficient operation of the unit and staff including ensuring that orders, treatments, plans of care, clinical pathways are being carried out in a manner supportive of patient care and recovery.
• Ensure documentation of patient care is complete and accurate in accordance with hospital and unit policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Director administrative team to determine fiscal requirements of the unit and assist with the preparation of budgetary recommendations.
• Monitor the level of resources utilized in service delivery and determines the appropriateness of resource consumption in the service.
• Develop action plans in conjunction with the Director to ensure budget and resource efficiency, and satisfaction with patient care delivery.
• Promotes and monitors regulatory agency standards and customer service expectations for the practice of all aspects of nursing.
• Promotes family centered concept by functioning as a liaison with the family, guest relations, and appropriate personnel.
• Functions as a liaison with all service physicians and ancillary services on a day-to-day basis.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager