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Essential Functions and Behavioral Expectations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

The above statements should be included on all job descriptions.

List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals.  Standard functions listed below should be included on all job descriptions.

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.  Assumes 24- hour accountability of specific operational unit. Manages clinical quality and service orientation as measured by patient and/or customer service outcomes.

• Sets and enforces high standards within nursing.
• Incorporates patient and physician needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.

Supports, prioritizes workflow and monitors outcomes for unit goals.

• Identifies the best method for accomplishing long and short-term goals.
• Creates plans and evaluates unit performance objectively.
• Gives people authority, resources, and guidance to make decisions and implement them.

Communicates clearly

• Responds to issues raised by others.
• Ensures that people get the information they need to do their jobs and provides feedback that enhances performance.

Identifies and supports recruiting for top talent.

• Screens and recommends applicants for hire, within their unit.
• Identifies gaps in unit skills, competencies and knowledge and
• Effectively markets unit job openings to attract highly skilled staff members to the unit or to Project Teams.

Promotes an environment of accountability.

• Holds self and others accountable for meeting unit objectives and commitments.
• Adheres to standards even in the face of unforeseen circumstances.

Applies key financial concepts to decision making.

• Assists director with development of unit budget both operational and capital.
• Monitors supply and complies with programs in place that capture charges and usage.
• Provides input and justification/rationale for budget variances in a timely fashion.

Motivates and influences others.

• Uses techniques that appeal to reason, values or emotions to generate enthusiasm for work, commitment to tasks, and compliance with requests.

Develops and retains talent.

• Completes and/or delegates and reviews personnel performance evaluation and competency assessment.
• Provides consistent feedback to individuals and team throughout the performance year

Analyzes problems

•  Provides preliminary review of unit specific quality related variances; keeps director and risk management/quality informed of patient harm related variances in a timely manner.
• Identifies and implements effective and innovative solutions.

Supports organizational vision, mission and values

• Guides team in the process of developing unit level activities to support organizational vision, mission, and values

Demonstrates initiative

• Is a self-starter; takes mitigated risk in order to initiate necessary change
• Meets or exceeds agreed upon deadlines for projects, reports or presentations.

Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of interpersonal skills including providing sympathy, empathy and objectivity

• Demonstrates consideration, patience and helpfulness.
• Has the ability to coach others during times of necessary remediation or expected behavior changes, and provides clear documentation of discussions and interactions with team

Has the ability to identify conflict, and facilitates effective resolution, agreed upon by all parties.

• Addresses issues and concerns brought forward in a timely manner to avoid escalation into conflict.

Promotes teamwork

• Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Delegates tasks appropriately.
• Encourages staff participation by assigning tasks to work groups, understanding that cooperation is necessary for successful completion of the group effort.

Actively listens to others

• Sets up meetings with staff members.
• Listens and summarizes issues.
• Follow-up in response to issues and concerns brought forward.
• Provides periodic leader rounding on all staff/direct reports to develop and build relationships with teams.

Core Behavioral Expectations

Should apply and be listed on all job descriptions.

• Knowledge and application of nursing management principles, practices and methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Capacity to create an environment that attracts and retains qualified staff, encourages creative thinking and innovation, and recognizes excellence in performance. 
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to customer service, to include assessment of consumer requirements, empowerment of action teams, and measurement of satisfaction.
• Capacity to serve as a leadership role model and to guide staff to achieve improved management competencies through education, delegation, mentoring, or other individualized learning experiences.
• Ability to maintain a work environment that is understanding, appreciating diversity, equality and inclusion.
• Capacity to deal effectively with progressive disciplinary measures that respond to associates fairly, equitably, and respectfully.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate and ethical professional conduct internally and externally.
• Willingness to work as an effective member of the DCH management team within and across department and divisional lines.
• Demonstrates competence in assigned areas of responsibility. 

Education, License, and/or Experience.

• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN or BS required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• 5 years pre- and/or post-op experience preferred.
• 5 years progressive nursing leadership (charge, team lead, coordinator, manager) or related experience in area of expertise preferred.

Certificates and/or Registrations.

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) continuously maintained. May onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and then transition to AHA upon first renewal.
• PALS certified
• ACLS certified
• American Society of Peri anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) national certification required or within six months of hire date.