Nursing Program Manager - ECMO (Galveston) **Galveston, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2404718 **REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** + Bachelor's degree in nursing and current licensure or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. + The equivalent of four years RN experience, including two years progressive management experience. + Approved specialty certification required (as applicable to assigned program(s)/project(s)). **JOB SUMMARY:** The Program Manager is accountable for the effective strategic planning, and the personnel, operational, and financial management of assigned program(s) and/or project(s), that cross multiple departments and/or services, to ensure optimal quality, cost, and service/outcomes. **MAJOR DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS:** + Assumes a leadership role in effective strategic planning for the program(s)/project(s). + Directs the operational management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service/outcomes, and a safe and efficient work environment. + Directs the personnel management of the employees assigned to the program(s)/project(s) consistent with state and federal labor laws, and nursing service and hospital philosophy, goals and policy. + Directs the financial management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure desired fiscal status while providing optimum service/outcomes. + Promotes and practices patient/family advocacy and facilitates the maintenance of ethical practice. + Promotes and practices guest and peer relations. + Leads and directs quality improvement for the program(s)/project(s) and supports nursing research within the program and at the department and service level. + Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability. + Provides leadership for the program(s)/project(s) and promotes teamwork. + Actively promotes the professional development of self and others. + Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance. + Performs related duties as required. **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **WORK SCHEDULE:** Administrative on-site role, 8 AM - 5 PM (with flexibility). **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation