Nurse Manager

Job Summary The Nurse Manager (NM) is accountable for the operational management and care delivery of one or more clinics/units and for the human resource, quality, and financial management of the assigned clinic(s)/unit(s). The NM works with the unit/clinic leadership team to implement plans and policies and ensure adherence to standards. The NM assists with evaluation and reports relevant to achieving goals, coaches nursing personnel in implementing specific Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) guided practices, and facilitates achievement of targeted outcomes. The NM provides oversight to ensure area care delivery, quality management, and staff utilization patterns are congruent with the NPPM framework and facilitates shared governance and practice-level advancement of personnel. The NM has the authority to make operational and human‑resource decisions consistent with system and nursing department policies and guidelines. The NM is responsible for fostering an environment that supports professional nursing practice, empowers nurses to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient care in collaboration with all health‑care disciplines, ensures compliance with standards established by professional nursing organizations and regulatory agencies, upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior, mentors others, role models professionalism, and participates in nursing organizations and research. Minimum Qualifications Education/Licensure/Specialized Training: Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a bachelor’s degree in nursing required; master’s degree in nursing or related field preferred. Licensure/Certification: Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Texas. Certification in a nursing specialty and/or nursing administration required within 2 years of appointment. Basic Life Support from an AHA‑approved hospital‑based program. Other certificates as required by unit/service. Work Experience: Two (2) years of clinical experience. Management Experience: One (1) year of management or supervisory experience in an appropriate clinical area. Equipment Operated: Personal computer, calculator, fax, copier. Special Requirements Communication Skills: Above‑average verbal (heavy public contact). Exceptional verbal (e.g., public speaking). Writing/composing (correspondence, reports). Other Skills: Analytical medical terms, mathematics, PC, Word, Proc. Advanced Education: Bachelor’s degree major in Nursing. Work Schedule: Weekends, holidays, flexible; eligible for telecommute. Other Requirements: 24‑hour accountability for area(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr