Experienced Night Shift Manager of Patient Care - Driving Excellence in Pediatric Healthcare

Join Our Team: Shaping the Future of Pediatric Care

At Arkansas Children's, we're on a mission to make children better today and healthier tomorrow. As the only hospital system in Arkansas dedicated to caring for children, we're uniquely positioned to shape the landscape of pediatric care in our state. We're seeking a passionate and experienced Night Shift Manager of Patient Care to join our team, driving excellence in our clinical nursing department and ensuring the highest quality care for our young patients.

About Us: A Legacy of Care and Innovation

For over a century, Arkansas Children's has been meeting the unique needs of children, providing a comprehensive range of services that include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education, and outreach. Our Little Rock campus is home to a 336-bed hospital, featuring the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care, and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally recognized transport service. We're proud to have received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nursing excellence and patient outcomes, and we're nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in multiple specialties.

Job Summary: Leading Patient Care Excellence on Night Shift

As our Night Shift Manager of Patient Care, you'll play a critical role in managing the daily operations of our clinical nursing department, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care delivery, and effective utilization of staff, supplies, and equipment. You'll promote evidence-based practice and ongoing performance improvement, collaborating closely with our Nursing Director, physicians, and other department leaders to drive success.

Key Responsibilities: Driving Excellence in Patient Care

• Leads the achievement of hospital and departmental patient safety goals, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
• Coaches and mentors team leaders to ensure effective patient care assignments and efficient patient flow.
• Fosters effective communication, collaboration, and accountability between clinical staff, teams, and other departments.
• Ensures a safe environment of care for patients, families, and staff through purposeful rounding.
• Hires, onboards, evaluates, trains, and develops staff, investing in their growth and development.
• Manages department expenses and resource utilization to achieve budget and productivity goals.
• Assists with timely completion of care, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Completes ongoing monitoring, data collection, and audits to ensure compliance.
• Leads and participates in performance improvement initiatives, proactively identifying issues of risk and safety.

Essential Qualifications: Expertise and Experience

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Master's Degree preferred).
• At least 3 years of nursing experience, with 1 year of leadership experience.
• Certification specific to patient population (e.g., pediatric nursing).
• A current RN License in Arkansas or a Compact State.

Preferred Qualifications: Enhancing Your Application

While not required, the following qualifications will enhance your application:

• A Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Additional certifications relevant to pediatric care.

Skills and Competencies: Driving Success

To excel as our Night Shift Manager of Patient Care, you'll need:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and performance improvement.
• The ability to analyze data and drive decision-making.
• A passion for delivering high-quality patient care.

Career Growth and Learning Benefits

At Arkansas Children's, we're committed to helping you grow and develop in your career. As a Night Shift Manager of Patient Care, you'll have opportunities to:

• Develop your leadership skills through training and mentorship.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality projects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive innovation and excellence.

Work Environment and Culture

We're proud of our culture, which is built on four core values: safety, teamwork, compassion, and excellence. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritizes:

• Employee well-being and work-life balance.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Professional development and growth.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• A comprehensive benefits program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Join Our Team: Make a Difference in the Lives of Children

If you're a passionate and experienced Night Shift Manager of Patient Care looking to drive excellence in pediatric healthcare, we encourage you to apply today. At Arkansas Children's, we're committed to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Join our team and be part of a legacy of care and innovation that spans over a century.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.