Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, Program Manager for a nursing job in Dallas, Texas.

• Specialty: Program Manager
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Summary:

The Program Manager of the Nursing Professional Governance provides oversight to the Nursing Professional Governance structure and serves as a liaison between council members, leaders, and nursing leadership across the system. The incumbent will incorporate Children's Health core values to ensure high quality care delivery, a healthy work environment and improved nurse employee satisfaction and retention.

This is an on-site position in Dallas, and will provide system wide support (Dallas and Plano)

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the Nursing Professional Governance structure, including coordination and communication between system-level core councils and service line, department and/or unit councils. Focused topics include nursing research and innovation, informatics, quality and safety, clinical practice, professional development and professional nursing practice.
• Supports a clinical nurse decision making culture.
• Facilitates education and training for Nursing Professional Governance.
• Facilitates the Nursing Professional Governance councils and unit-based councils to promote Magnet enculturation.
• Engages clinical nurses in review and understanding of the nursing Professional Practice Model
• Facilitates coordination and standardization for Nursing Professional Governance decision making.
• Influences and supports a culture of accountability related to Nursing Professional Governance and professional nursing practice for all nurses at Children's Health.
• Supports ongoing process for clinical nurses in Nursing Professional Governance to review and improve nurse sensitive indicators and nurse engagement, nursing education, and certification metrics.
• Aligns nursing projects and initiatives with the organization and nursing strategic goals ensuring council nursing projects and initiatives follow evidence-based practice or quality improvement methodology to advance evidence-based nursing practice.
• Mentors and supports clinical inquiry at all levels.
• Collaborates with interprofessionals to promote clinical excellence and to improve patient outcomes.
• Understands and educates the Nursing Professional Governance and bylaws. Provides guidance and mentors clinical nurses in their roles as chairs and participants in Nursing Professional Governance.
• Helps plan and facilitate meaningful agenda planning meetings and council meetings.
• Supports a culture of accountability related to Nursing Professional Governance and professional nursing practice for all nurses at Children's Health.
• Influences and inspires nurses to engage and participate in Nursing Professional Governance.
• Manages multiple projects.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years previous work-related experience in nursing or nursing-related position Required
• 1+ year Experienced council leader Preferred
• 1+ year Experience council member Preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of Texas Upon Hire Required
• ANCC Magnet approved Nursing Specialty Certification Preferred

About Us

Children’s Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children. We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential.

We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and we are widely recognized for delivering high quality care.

Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for nine consecutive years.
We invite you to learn more about Children’s Health.

Benefits
Children’s Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for learning and career development. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.

Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #2​3​9​3​3. Posted job title: Program Manager Nursing Professional Governance

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance