RN Nurse Manager

RN Nurse Manager

Dell Medical School is seeking an RN Nurse Manager.

Purpose

The RN Nurse Manager oversees the daily operations of a clinical unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, this role manages nursing staff, coordinates patient care, and implements policies and procedures. The Nurse Manager works closely with physicians, administrative staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Staff Management
• Supervises and evaluates nursing staff performance.
• Coordinates staff schedules and assignments.
• Provides training and development opportunities for staff.
• Patient Care Coordination
• Ensures efficient patient flow and timely care.
• Addresses patient concerns and resolves issues.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop care plans.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Ensures adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.
• Conducts regular audits of clinical documentation.
• Implements quality improvement initiatives.
• Administrative Duties
• Manages patient records and ensures accurate documentation.
• Oversees billing and coding processes.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
• Budget Management
• Manages the department's budget and allocates resources.
• Tracks and controls expenditures.
• Prepares financial reports

Other Job Duties may apply as assigned

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Crisis Management
• Responds to patient emergencies and crises.
• Provides support during critical incidents.
• Policy Development
• Assists in developing and updating clinic policies.
• Reviews and revises procedures as needed.
• Staff Meetings
• Conducts regular staff meetings to discuss updates and issues.
• Facilitates communication between staff and management
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Leadership
• Skilled: Guides and motivates staff to achieve clinical goals.
• Effective Behaviors: Provides clear direction, supports team development, and resolves conflicts.
• Communication
• Skilled: Communicates effectively with patients, staff, and management.
• Effective Behaviors: Provides clear instructions, listens actively, and conveys empathy.
• Organizational Skills
• Skilled: Manages multiple tasks and coordinates clinic operations efficiently.
• Effective Behaviors: Schedules appointments, manages patient flow, and maintains accurate records.
• Problem Solving
• Skilled: Identifies and addresses issues promptly.
• Effective Behaviors: Develops solutions to operational challenges, collaborates with healthcare providers, and ensures patient satisfaction.
• Clinical Expertise
• Skilled: Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills.
• Effective Behaviors: Assesses patient conditions, administers treatments, and performs procedures
• Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Minimum of 5 year(s) of nursing experience in a clinical setting and 2 year(s) of supervisory experience. Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration with at least 7 year(s) of nursing experience in a clinical setting. Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML), or Nurse Executive-Board Certified (NE-BC).

Salary Range

$100,500+ + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest