The Manager for PICU accepts responsibility for all department functions in support of the mission, vision, values and facility goals. The manager is an RN and accepts responsibility for critical thinking decisions within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.Job Summary: Accept responsibility for patient safety of the PICU clinical practice environment.Integrate the management of information and effective communication skills in daily practice.Build on the ANA Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Practice [1].Serve as liaison to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others.Construct decisions to support the continuity of care and the coordination of care across the care settings.Recognize the role of the manager to maintain high quality age & developmental specific care for pediatric populationCreate PICU Department specific initiatives and process improvement.Integrate collaborative practice and working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.Accept responsibility for management of multiple levels of personnel (including supervisory positions), payroll, budget, capital, business plan, and physician relationships.Serve as liaison for hospital, community and other institutions.Organize / Supervise human and material resources.Education: Bachelors degree in nursing requiredMasters degree in nursing or related field preferredExperience: Five (5) years experience in management, in ACUTE CARE hospital setting within SPECIALTY experience to include management of personnel, payroll, budgets, capital, business planning, marketing, and physician relationsLicensure: Current Texas RN license or compact licenseCurrent American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS providerPALSAdditional Notes: The Manager of PICU completes individualized training and continuing staff development through the orientation process and competency assessment.Benefits: Student Loan RepaymentTuition Reimbursement/Assistance ProgramsPaid Personal Leave401k (100% annual match 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)Identity Theft Protection discountsAuto, Home, and Life Insurance optionsAdoption AssistanceEmployee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)Salary Range: $47.79- $50.99 (Based on 10 Years of Experience) $61.19 (Based on 20+ Years of Experience)Sign ON: CASE BY CASE BASIS PENDING on HR Approval (NOT GUAREENTEED that they'll be getting a sign on)Relocation: CASE BY CASE BASIS