Manager Pediatric Trauma

Monday - Friday 40 hours.

Pay Range

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: MSN required, BCLS and PALS required, BTLS preferred, leadership and management experience in pediatric critical care, minimum of 5 years' experience in a Children's Hospital, demonstrated leadership/management experience, experience in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center preferred

REPORTS TO: Director Pediatric Critical Care Services

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of applicable state, Specialty Certification Preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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Establishes effective networks with colleagues throughout Brenner Children's Hospital, the Medical Center and referral region

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Ensures that Brenner Children's Hospital Trauma Services are provided in accordance with Brenner Children's Hospital and the Medical Center's mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures

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Assure clinical progression toward defined quality outcomes, patient and family satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and systems efficiency.

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Enhance community outreach and education within the referral area in collaboration with the BCH Outreach Physician Liaison, the BCH Executive Steering Committee, and the BCH Leadership Team

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Serves as unifying and integrating force to achieve Pediatric Trauma Program goals and to assist in the success of Brenner Children's Hospital and the overall Medical Center

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Assures staff development activities promote and maintain clinical competence. Completes employee performance reviews along with conducting timely and meaningful feedback mechanisms. Provides counseling and direction to staff. Serves as a resource for all staff
• Proficiency in oral and written communication
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma services
• Healthcare planning, business, and physical management skills, including analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team leader
• Ability to prioritize work activities to achieve goals in a timely manner
• Problem solving, team work, consensus building, and negotiation skills
• Ability to extrapolate and apply current principles in the art and science of nursing to the practice of nursing
• High degree of discretion and flexibility
• Knowledge of research and methodology
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to infections and contagious disease
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Occasionally exposed to patient elements
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crises situations
• May perform emergency care
• Subject to many interruptions
• Subject to long irregular hours
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
• Travel required
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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20 lbs. maximum

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100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program