Professional Practice Program Manager

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The Professional Practice Program Manager provides programmatic support, leadership and strategy to programs that support the advancement of professional nursing practice.  This exceptional and visionary professional promotes a culture of active engagement and collaboration throughout the healthcare team by fostering an environment that supports nursing scientific inquiry, evidence-based practice and the advancement of the nursing profession at OU Health.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Collaborates with nursing leadership to create an environment that supports and promotes nursing excellence and the elevation of professional practice.
• Oversees the Nurse Leader Development Program, Nursing Career Advancement Program, Nurse Leadership Forum and other events associated with Nursing Excellence.
• Facilitates opportunities for skill enhancement, leadership competency and career advancement that support the ongoing professional development of nursing staff.
• Supports daily operations of the Office of Professional Practice.  Leads and supports programs and activities that advance the standard of Professional Practice in Nursing across OU Health.
• Leads and supports nurse recognition and excellence activities and programs such as Nurse’s Week, Daisy Award and Certified Nurses Day.
• Supports programs related to Nursing Excellence such as Magnet, Beacon and NDNQI.
• Provides strategic guidance and support to Nurse Residency/Transition to Practice programs in collaboration with Residency Program Coordinator and Director of Clinical Education.
• Empowers nursing teams to actively own decision-making processes related to patient care, clinical practice, policy development and professional development.
• Promotes a culture of ownership and accountability among nursing staff within the domains of practice, quality, competence and knowledge.
• Collaborates with nursing teams to develop evidence-based care practices that enhance patient outcomes and safety while encouraging continuous improvement and innovation to achieve the highest quality of patient care.
• Supports activities that promote clinicians’ readiness to enhance the patient journey.
• Promotes collaboration and partnership with non-nursing teams throughout OU Health to advance quality of care and an environment of learning.
• Promotes, develops and supports expansion of OU Health Nursing’s digital presence and engagement within various internal and external media platforms including maintenance of the organization’s intranet site (The HUB).
• Fosters strong collaborative relationships among nursing leadership, clinical teams and other stakeholders to ensure the success of professional governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with professional organizations and external partners to share and learn best practices that promote the advancement  of nursing professional practice.
• Develop and maintain strategic and collaborative relationships with academic and community partners.​

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Master's of Science in Nursing required.

Experience: At least 5 years of RN experience including at least 3 years of experience in Nursing Professional Development and/or Clinical Education required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)) required at hire.
• Nursing Professional Development – Board Certified (NPD-BC) issued by the ANCC required within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice principles and their application in healthcare settings.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve common goals and positive outcomes.
• Ability to support the growth of autonomy and professional identity.
• Ability and willingness to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of nursing professional governance.
• Knowledge of technology concepts including web, cloud services, mobile apps and wireless communication preferred.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team to deliver high-quality and efficient results.
• Ability to lead optimization of health IT systems at a tertiary/quaternary care organization.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.