Assistant Nurse Manager Day Ortho

Job Description - Assistant Nurse Manager Day Ortho (950821) Job Description Summary of responsibilities and qualifications follows below.

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education Graduate of an accredited Nursing program; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, BSN. Experience 3 years experience as a RN. Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care. Licenses and Certifications (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT‑BNE Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license upon hire. (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire. (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire. Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.

JOB DUTIES

Demonstrate continuous performance improvement in targeted areas of responsibility in alignment with the overall annual Hospital performance improvement targets. Meet or exceed financial goals and objectives of the department. Directly supervise and evaluate the provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to the unit. Make daily patient rounds. Do random chart audits. Utilize opportunities to teach and mentor other nursing and ancillary personnel. Manage staff to meet established productivity targets as appropriate. Review staffing/nursing assignments and revise as necessary to meet the specific needs of the patients on a shift‑by‑shift basis. Coordinate staffing with Central Staffing Office/House Supervisor. Make ongoing changes to staffing as determined by fluctuations in census and patient acuity to assure safe delivery of care. Role model pro‑active problem solving by collaborating with staff to ensure effective resolution of identified issues. Utilize chain of command for unresolved or escalating issues. Advocate for patients and staff to provide for safe delivery of care and a safe environment of care. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to provide coverage during shifts when staffing crisis/shortage occurs. Provide timely, confidential coaching and/or counseling of nursing personnel as appropriate and follow up with accurate reports to Unit Manager and Assistant Manager, Care Coordination. Promote and enthusiastically support professional growth of staff by providing equal opportunities for participation in unit based activities, patient care/unit decisions, hospital committees, and/or continuing education. Responsible for maintaining/improving/implementing plans for employee engagement scores. Assure first‑person reporting of events through RL Solutions. Ensure all staff are competent in entering event reports and serve as a resource when necessary. Investigate facts of event reports. Facilitate timely receipt of these reports for follow‑up by the Unit Manager. Notify Nurse Manager/Risk Manager immediately of high‑risk situations. Actively participate in routine and special patient care conferences. Responsible for maintaining/improving/implementing plans for patient satisfaction scores. Work with Unit Manager, Assistant Manager Care Coordination, Transition Coordinator and other disciplines to streamline discharge of patients and reach goals for time to discharge from orders written. Collect information and maintain records regarding performance and contributions on an ongoing basis throughout the fiscal year. Provide input and/or conduct annual performance reviews and orientation evaluation of personnel assigned to the unit. Coordinate self‑scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage for unit needs. Maintain Kronos records daily, monitoring for trends that require intervention (e.g., late clock‑ins, incremental overtime, missed punches). Assume delegated responsibility for inventory control of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and effective patient care. Facilitate timely return of rented or borrowed specialty equipment. Solicit staff input regarding equipment and supply needs for the unit. Assist with staff meetings, special projects and the development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement activities. Communicate data and solicit input from staff regarding performance and quality improvement (e.g., patient safety, infection control). Actively participate on hospital work groups.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center