• Neonatal Program Manager

    Medical Center Hospital (Odessa, TX)


    Position Summary:

    Responsible for the provision of the designation process for the Neonatal Program at MCH. The neonatal program manager will be clinically active in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and participate in the neonatal care. The neonatal program manager has the authority and responsibility to monitor the provision of neonatal ICU patient care from admission, stabilization, resuscitations, if applicable, thorough discharge, and inclusive of the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. The neonatal program manager will collaborate with the Neonatal Medical Director (NMD) in areas to include developing and/or revising policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines; assuring staff competencies, education, and training; and the QAPI program. And will also lead the neonatal QAPI meetings.

    Qualifications:

    A. Education:

     

    Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred or obtained within 3 years of hire. National Certification preferred.

     

    B. Required Certifications and Training:

     

    BLS Certification through the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). STABLE course, Instructor in NRP or STABLE within 6 months of hire.

     

    C. Demonstrate appropriate leadership skills within 3 months of hire or transfer: Professionalism, Communication, Role Presentation; and, Modeling Decision – making and problem resolution.

    D. Completion of the following competencies within 6 months of hire or transfer: Effective time management, prioritization, and organizational skills, Adhere to established policies and procedures, Staff development and facilitation of learning.

    E. Minimal Lift required annually.

    F. Clinical Carnival required annually.

    Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

    A. Ability to perform

    1. Heavy lifting

    2. Sustained standing and walking

    3. Work under stress

    4. Varied work hours and shifts.

    B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.