Description

The Nurse Manager has primary responsibility for implementing the mission, vision, policies, goals and objectives of pediatric nursing services. As a liaison between nursing and disciplines throughout the SRAlab system of care, the Nurse Manager promotes organizational goals, interdisciplinary and interdepartmental team collaboration. The Nurse Manager has direct accountability and responsibility for their unit while creating a safe and healthy environment. 

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required, Master’s degree preferred.
Current Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse is required.
Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Professional Nursing Certification preferred.
5 years of experience in pediatric clinical nursing preferred.
Practices in accordance with professional practice standards and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and AONL competencies.
Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.
Strong analytical skills to assess, plan and implement strategies for successful unit management.
Communicates using verbal, non-verbal, and written communication to provide leadership, and instruct patients, families, staff to ensure fulfillment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement.
Demonstrates a high level of initiative and creative problem-solving.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient and staff needs or changes in condition.
Demonstrates financial and business acumen.
Demonstrates a vision for own function and acts with the broader benefit of the organization in mind.
Able to maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices and share that knowledge and skills with staff.