Nurse Manager, Pediatric Cardiac Center

Bowen and Briggs, Inc. is retained by The Children?s Hospital of Philadelphia to conduct the search for Nurse Manager, Cardiac Inpatient Units.

 

Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2005, The Children?s Hospital of Philadelphia was the nation?s first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Today, The Children?s Hospital of Philadelphia operates the largest pediatric healthcare system in the nation, with nearly 50 locations in three states. The Hospital is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world. For three consecutive years, The Children?s Hospital of Philadelphia has been ranked the best pediatric hospital in the US by both Child magazine and U.S. News & World Report. Children?s was awarded Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialling Center in 2004. The new Professional Practice Model promotes the ideal patient experience, colleagueship, communication, partnership with physicians, knowledge sharing, continuous learning, building on strengths, accountability and empowerment for all nurses.

 

The Cardiac Center at The Children?s Hospital of Philadelphia provides the most advanced, comprehensive care for children with all types of acquired and congenital heart disease. Established in 1998, the Center was created from the belief that only the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team can produce the most comprehensive care for patients, the fullest support for families, and the very best outcomes. The Center brings together more than 500 highly-skilled professionals, dedicated to the care of infants, children, adolescents, and adults with heart disease. At its core is a cadre of internationally recognized cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, critical care specialists and cardiac nurses. The team is supported by specialists in many related disciplines, to provide seamless and comprehensive care. Due for occupancy in 2007: all inpatient cardiac services across one hospital floor with 66 dedicated beds, 3 cardiac OR suites, 2 cardiac cath suites, one combined Cath/MRI suite, and dedicated beds for the Fetal Heart Program with LDR?s and an obstetric OR.

 

Reporting to the Director of Cardiac Nursing, the Nurse Manager has 24-hour operational accountability for the inpatient units. The Manager role includes resource management and fiscal responsibilities. The Nurse Manager will be front and center to the staff as a collaborative leader, active listener, change agent, motivator, mentor and partner for the shared vision of clinical excellence and practice, and will work closely and effectively with the Medical Directors and physician team. The Nurse Manager will develop a relationship with each staff member, and will identify and develop emerging leaders, as well as develop interdisciplinary and interdepartmental relationships and support community visibility.

 

Ideal candidates for this position will have several years of professional nursing and leadership experience, preferably from a pediatric academic facility. Leading and influencing initiatives will require strong communication skills, a collaborative leadership style, and clinical credibility. Creativity, vision and strong interpersonal skills are necessary. A Master?s degree in Nursing is required. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation assistance.

 

If you are aware of an exceptional leader who may be interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please contact in confidence:

 Dorothy A. Bowen, President

Direct: 843-757-0092