We're searching for a Manager of Inpatient Nursing, someone who's ready to be part of the best ranked children's hospital in Texas and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will maintain shift accountability for clinical and personnel activities and provide support to the Assistant Clinical Director. The Patient Care Manager participates in the delivery of high quality, family-centered, and developmentally appropriate patient care at the unit level. Think you've got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Maintains clinical competency by ensuring that the physiologic, psychosocial, and developmental needs of the patient are met within a family-centered care environment. Monitors and facilitates patient throughput to ensure the delivery of safe quality and efficient care. Coordinates and collaborates with patient care needs with appropriate members of the healthcare team to achieve desired clinical outcomes and management of care across the continuum. Demonstrates effective communication skills with the health care team and work to eliminate communication barriers. Serves as a liaison between physicians, families, nursing staff, and ancillary departments. Observes, identifies, and addresses human resources issues for assigned staff. Coaches, counsels, and develops nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. Monitors productivity and assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs. Supports the implementation of unit goals and communication of the organization's strategic plan to staff. Participates in unit-based quality initiatives for the purpose of developing and monitoring clinical outcomes that demonstrate nursing excellence. Skills & Requirements Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) required RN - Lic-Registered Nurses by the Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact required BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association required Certification in specialty-specific area or nursing leadership, with completion of certification within 1 year of assuming the role preferred 2 years Nursing experience required As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.