RN Nurse Manager - Radiology
The Radiology Nurse Manager at Children's National Hospital, reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services, is responsible for patient care delivery and coordination for our pediatric anesthesia and sedation patients undergoing imaging.
The Nurse Manager will facilitate an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships between nursing personnel and among other health care disciplines throughout the imaging department and the organization.
The Radiology Nurse Manager will participate in the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of nursing operations, supervision of staff, regulatory compliance and staffing, as well as demonstrating expert understanding of general radiology nursing practice.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CN Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The Professional Practice Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice.
Children's National Hospital supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large.
The Division of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology has a team of expert physicians, board-certified pediatric radiologists, technologists, anesthesiologists and nurses who are specialty-trained to provide pediatric radiology services for infants, children and adolescents.
Our patient and family-centered facility has the most advanced radiology equipment in an environment designed for children, and our pediatric radiologists use the lowest radiation dose possible to obtain excellent image quality.
Imaging and radiology services include:
CT scan (computerized tomography) Cardiac imaging DEXA-scan (bone scan) Diagnostic X-rays Fetal MRI and ultrasound Fluoroscopy MRI Neuroimaging Nuclear medicine Orthopaedic imaging PET scan (positron emission tomography) SPECT/CT scanner SPECT dual-head gamma scanner Rheumatology imaging Ultrasound Minimum EducationBSN, MSN Strongly PreferredMinimum ExperienceAt least 5 years of progressively responsible nursing experience in a comparable procedural or radiology setting.
Required Skills/KnowledgeExpertise in the area of specialty.
Strong knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory agency requirements.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiar with department budget and interpersonal communication.
Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of ColumbiaFunctional AccountabilitiesGrow1.
Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do2.
Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations3.
Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the missionProfessional Practice/Research1.
Participates in Shared Leadership.
2.
Contributes to the MAGNET Journey of Children's National.
3.
Ensures that nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.
4.
Accountable for participating in the Nursing Division's Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).
5.
Participates in community activities.
Execution of Vision and Strategy Into Optimal Organizational Performance1.
Plans, implements, directs and evaluates assigned department on a strategic and operational level to ensure the organization's move to TopTier and Employer Choice.
2.
Monitors department processes and seeks opportunities to improve operationsProgram and Service Administration and Implementation1.
Implements strategic plan through management of day-to-day operations of the department.
2.
Ensures compliance with organizational and department policies and procedures, and regulatory standards.
3.
Sees the potential in and understands the use of administrative and clinical information resources and decision-support tools in process and performance improvement.
4.
Proficient in compiling and analyzing data to support upper management anizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Leader)Deliver 1.
Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets2.
Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals3.
Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively4.
Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course-correct as needed5.
Identify customers' needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needsEngage 1.
Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals2.
Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance3.
Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations4.
Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation5.
Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance6.
Hire staff and develop their capabilities7.
Monitor and promote strong employee engagementGrow 1.
Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do2.
Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations3.
Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Nurse Manager will facilitate an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships between nursing personnel and among other health care disciplines throughout the imaging department and the organization.
The Radiology Nurse Manager will participate in the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of nursing operations, supervision of staff, regulatory compliance and staffing, as well as demonstrating expert understanding of general radiology nursing practice.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CN Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
The Professional Practice Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice.
Children's National Hospital supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large.
The Division of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology has a team of expert physicians, board-certified pediatric radiologists, technologists, anesthesiologists and nurses who are specialty-trained to provide pediatric radiology services for infants, children and adolescents.
Our patient and family-centered facility has the most advanced radiology equipment in an environment designed for children, and our pediatric radiologists use the lowest radiation dose possible to obtain excellent image quality.
Imaging and radiology services include:
CT scan (computerized tomography) Cardiac imaging DEXA-scan (bone scan) Diagnostic X-rays Fetal MRI and ultrasound Fluoroscopy MRI Neuroimaging Nuclear medicine Orthopaedic imaging PET scan (positron emission tomography) SPECT/CT scanner SPECT dual-head gamma scanner Rheumatology imaging Ultrasound Minimum EducationBSN, MSN Strongly PreferredMinimum ExperienceAt least 5 years of progressively responsible nursing experience in a comparable procedural or radiology setting.
Required Skills/KnowledgeExpertise in the area of specialty.
Strong knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory agency requirements.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiar with department budget and interpersonal communication.
Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of ColumbiaFunctional AccountabilitiesGrow1.
Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do2.
Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations3.
Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the missionProfessional Practice/Research1.
Participates in Shared Leadership.
2.
Contributes to the MAGNET Journey of Children's National.
3.
Ensures that nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.
4.
Accountable for participating in the Nursing Division's Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).
5.
Participates in community activities.
Execution of Vision and Strategy Into Optimal Organizational Performance1.
Plans, implements, directs and evaluates assigned department on a strategic and operational level to ensure the organization's move to TopTier and Employer Choice.
2.
Monitors department processes and seeks opportunities to improve operationsProgram and Service Administration and Implementation1.
Implements strategic plan through management of day-to-day operations of the department.
2.
Ensures compliance with organizational and department policies and procedures, and regulatory standards.
3.
Sees the potential in and understands the use of administrative and clinical information resources and decision-support tools in process and performance improvement.
4.
Proficient in compiling and analyzing data to support upper management anizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Leader)Deliver 1.
Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets2.
Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals3.
Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively4.
Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course-correct as needed5.
Identify customers' needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needsEngage 1.
Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals2.
Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance3.
Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations4.
Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation5.
Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance6.
Hire staff and develop their capabilities7.
Monitor and promote strong employee engagementGrow 1.
Encourage and share new ways of making the right work easier to do2.
Recognize and share incremental improvements in operations3.
Promote the success of organizational and department initiatives by clearly aligning programs to the mission.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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