Nurse Manager - Pulmonary Sleep Medicine

Location:LOC_BUERGER-Buerger Center Ambulatory CareReq ID:206592Shift: DaysEmployment Status:Regular - Full TimeAbout UsWe''re seeking breakthrough makers! Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia was built on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the 22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways - big and small - to make a difference for the patients and families we serve.If you are ready to challenge yourself, be inspired and grow - no matter what your role - you just may be the kind of breakthrough maker who will thrive at CHOP.CHOP is proud to share that we are ranked No. 1 on Forbes'' 2022 list of America''s Best Large Employers!Job SummaryThe Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine has 50+ providers including attendings, nurse practitioners and fellows, most of whom see patients in clinics across our five practice locations in PA and NJ. The Nurse Manager will oversee all outpatient nurses (20+) and support the clinic operations in partnership with the management team within the Division. The Nurse Manager is a key member of the management team and will work closely with the Division Chief and Administrative Director to ensure clinic runs smoothly and is meeting the needs of our patients and providers.The Subspecialty Practice Nurse Manager is responsible for the patient care systems and structures that promote the provision of excellent Subspecialty Practice Nursing care. Manages all nursing personnel within the unit(s). Collaborates with support staff to ensure the smooth operation of the units.Job ResponsibilitiesLeadershipCreates and maintains cost effective systems to ensure the availability of adequate staff for program.Identifies optimal patterns of staffing to meet patient care needs of program.Ensures program schedule is prepared in a timely manner to meet needs of employees as well as staffing standards for programDevelop systems for daily staffing adjustment within program.Ensures patient care provided by staff in program is consistent with national standards and/or evidence-based practice.Appoints staff representatives to department subspecialty practice committees.Assists staff with development of effective systems to disseminate practice standards within program.Supervises clinical practice of staff through rounds, assessment of documentation and feedback from families.Ensures that staff participates in educational and clinical development programs to meet specific requirements of patient population served.Knowledgeable of clinical standards of care for patient population served by rehabilitation and acute care child development.Creates systems for regular family input into care and unit policies.Uses patient satisfaction data and other forms of feedback to improve systems of volves family members in program decision-making where appropriate.Educates and supports staff to include families in planning and providing care.Develops active quality improvement systems for programEnsures that program has at least one active quality improvement initiative per year.Job Responsibilities (Continued)Professionalism/LeadershipHolds self and others accountable for appearance and behaviors that promote a positive image of Nursing.Mentors other nurses in how to interact with parents/patients and colleagues with respect and dignity.Mentors and holds other nurses accountable in how to spend the ''extra time'' with families while listening for avenues to improve on the ideal patient experience and anticipate patient/family needs.Role models and mentors other nurses on providing accurate patient status reports to care team members that reflects critical thinking skills that address nursing interventions, patient outcomes and alterations to plan of care.Facilitates, chairs, and/or participates in division/departmental Shared Governance council.Promotes/contributes to practice at local, regional and national levels.Presents at regional and national conferences. Writes for publication.Facilitates and promotes change in the division/ practice environment.Leads division/department improvements and measures outcomes.ResearchReads and analyzes nursing and other scholarly articles and research studies, and formally disseminates information to unit and at select departmental venues (committee, grand rounds, posters).Applies research findings to practice and select departmental itiates opportunities to participate in research studies and answers complex research questions.LearningDemonstrates initiative for identifying learning needs of self and others and develops a learning plan.Applies education and training from departmental in-services and external sources to unit and select departmental practices to enhance Nursing practice.Develops and utilizes patient education materials relevant to patient population and area of expertise.Develops and presents staff education programs geared to meet unit and select departmental needs.Demonstrates health care informatics competency in order to manage patient care, outcome data and current and emerging health care technology.Resource ManagementEnsures staff compliance to systems that promote quality, efficient and cost effective care.Monitors unit usage of supplies and equipment, implements and evaluates systems for improvement to minimize waste and/or misuse of patient supplies.Addresses issues and develops solutions that enhance staffing efficiencies.Conducts small projects that address resource management solutions.Required Licenses, Certifications, RegistrationsRegistered Nursing License or active Temporary Practice Permit in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or State of New Jersey, depending on the assigned work location.If practicing with an active temporary practice permit, obtains an RN license prior to the expiration of the practice permit.BLS required.Required Education and ExperienceRequired Education: Nursing DiplomaRequired Experience:Five (5) years'' RN experience required with at least two years of supervisory experience.Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/LicPreferred Education: BSNPreferred Licenses/certificates/registrations:Active membership in a professional nursing organization.Additional Technical RequirementsComputer CompetencyBasic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports).Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype).Web browsing, intranet search, document access.Use of shared network file space.Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors).Navigation and use of clinical communication formation LiteracyDetermines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it.Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently.Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice.Evaluates outcomes of the use of formation Management LiteracyNavigation of the electronic health record system.Ability to locate and review specific patient data in variousclinical information systems.Effectively uses clinical decision support tools.Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems.Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools.To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for the Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, CHOP has mandated all workforce members on site at any CHOP location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This mandate also applies to workforce members performing work for CHOP at non-CHOP locations. Additionally, all workforce members based in or regularly scheduled to work at any New Jersey location are mandated to be both vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, with booster timing consistent with applicable guidelines. The CHOP COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state and federal mandates. CHOP also requires all workforce members who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Created: 2025-11-15