University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Assistant Nurse Manager - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $80K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BSN required from an accredited nursing program.
  • Minimum 3 years of RN experience, specialty areas may require more.
  • Current Texas nursing license or BNE Compact State license upon hire.
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required upon hire from accredited providers.
  • Specialty certification/license requirements may apply based on unit standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead performance improvement initiatives in line with hospital targets.
  • Exceed departmental financial objectives through strategic management.
  • Supervise and assess patient care provided by unit personnel, conducting rounds and audits.
  • Manage staff productivity and adjust staffing based on patient needs and census.
  • Collaborate with staff to proactively resolve issues and advocate for patient and staff needs.
  • Provide support during staffing shortages by being flexible with coverage duties.
  • Mentor nursing personnel through coaching, ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth.
  • Handle incident reporting and ensure staff compliance with protocols and investigations.
  • Improve patient satisfaction and coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Maintain employee performance records and contribute to annual reviews and scheduling management.
  • Oversee inventory control and facilitate equipment use, ensuring effective patient care.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education participation.
  • Supportive environment for staff engagement and involvement in decision-making.
  • Access to advanced technology and specialized equipment for patient care.
  • Participation in hospital committees and performance improvement activities.
Full Job Description
Assistant Nurse Manager - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
  • Education
    Graduate of an accredited Nursing program; and
    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 and
    (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire and
    (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire and
    Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care. Upon Hire
JOB DUTIES
  • Demonstrate continuous performance improvement in targeted areas of responsibility in alignment with the overall annual Hospital performance improvement targets.
  • Meets or exceeds financial goals and objectives of the department.
  • Directly supervises and evaluates the provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to the unit. Makes daily patient rounds. Does random chart audits. Utilizes opportunities to teach and mentor other nursing and ancillary personnel.
  • Manages staff to meet established productivity targets as appropriate. Reviews staffing/nursing assignments and revises as necessary to meet the specific needs of the patients on a shift by shift basis. Coordinates staffing with Central Staffing Office/House Supervisor. Makes ongoing changes to staffing as determined by fluctuations in census and patient acuity, to assure safe delivery of care.
  • Role models pro-active problem solving by collaborating with staff to ensure effective resolution of identified issues. Utilizes chain of command for unresolved or escalating issues. Advocates for patients and staff to provide for safe delivery of care and/or a safe environment of care.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to provide coverage during shifts when staffing crisis/shortage occurs.
  • Provides timely, confidential coaching and/or counseling of nursing personnel as appropriate and follows up with accurate reports to Unit Manager and Assistant Manager, Care Coordination, Promotes and enthusiastically supports 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.
  • Assures first person reporting of events through RL Solutions. Ensures all staff are competent in entering event reports and serves as a resource when necessary. Investigates facts of event reports. Facilitates timely receipt of these reports for follow-up by the Unit Manager. Notifies Nurse Manager/Risk
    Manager immediately of high risk situations.
  • Actively participates in routine and special patient care conferences. Responsible for maintaining/improving/implementing plans for patient satisfaction scores. Works with Unit Manager, Assistant Manager Care Coordination, Transition Coordinator and other disciplines to streamline discharge of patients and reaches goals for time to discharge from orders written.
  • Collects information and maintains records regarding performance and contributions on an on-going basis throughout the fiscal year. Provides input and/or conducts annual performance reviews and orientation evaluation of personnel assigned to the unit.
    oordinates self-scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage for unit needs. Maintains Kronos records on a daily basis, monitoring for trends that require intervention i.e., late clock-ins, incremental overtime, missed punches.
  • Assumes delegated responsibility for inventory control of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and effective patient care. Facilitates timely return of rented or borrowed specialty equipment. Solicits staff input regarding equipment and supply needs for the unit.
  • Assists with staff meetings, special projects and the development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement activities. Communicates data and solicits input from staff regarding performance and quality improvement i.e. patient safety, infection control. Actively participates on hospital work groups.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
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