JOB SUMMARY: The Program Manager is accountable for the effective strategic planning, and the personnel, operational, and financial management of assigned program(s) and/or project(s), that cross multiple departments and/or services, to ensure optimal quality, cost, and service/outcomes. MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:
• Assumes a leadership role in effective strategic planning for the program(s)/project(s).
• Directs the operational management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure high quality, cost effective service/outcomes, and a safe and efficient work environment.
• Directs the personnel management of the employees assigned to the program(s)/project(s) consistent with state and federal labor laws, and nursing service and hospital philosophy, goals and policy.
• Directs the financial management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure desired fiscal status while providing optimum service/outcomes.
• Promotes and practices patient/family advocacy and facilitates the maintenance of ethical practice.
• Promotes and practices guest and peer relations.
• Leads and directs quality improvement for the program(s)/project(s) and supports nursing research within the program and at the department and service level.
• Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability.
• Provides leadership for the program(s)/project(s) and promotes teamwork.
• Actively promotes the professional development of self and others.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Performs related duties as required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in nursing and current licensure or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas is required. The equivalent of four years RN experience, including two years progressive management experience is required. Approved specialty certification required (as applicable to assigned program(s)/project(s) ).

EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care equipment, related supplies, and mechanical devices. Standard office equipment. WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
• Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients may be required.
• Vision, hearing, talking and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication.
• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
• Minimal exposure to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients.
• May work extended shifts as necessary to complete job objectives.
• May be required to be on standby and work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Chief Nursing Officer and/or Nursing Director.
• Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities.
OTHER: Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

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