University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Assistant Nurse Manager - Neonatal ICU - Nights

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $80K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing program with a BSN
  • Minimum of 3 years experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Current RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Possesses Nursing Licensure Compact-BNE or current Texas license
  • Specialty areas may have additional experience requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Drive performance improvement in alignment with hospital targets
  • Achieve departmental financial goals
  • Supervise and evaluate patient care by unit staff
  • Manage staff productivity and adjust assignments based on patient needs
  • Facilitate problem-solving and advocate for patients and staff
  • Provide coverage during staffing shortages as needed
  • Coach nursing personnel and support their professional development
  • Ensure accurate reporting of events and follow-up for safety
  • Participate in patient care conferences and improve patient satisfaction
  • Maintain performance records and conduct personnel evaluations
  • Oversee inventory of equipment and supplies for effective patient care
  • Assist with staff meetings and quality improvement activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for participation in committees and continuing education
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in performance improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Assistant Nurse Manager

Neonatal ICU - NIGHTS

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
  • Education
    Graduate of an accredited Nursing program and
    BSN
  • Experience
    3 years experience as a RN and
  • Licenses and Certifications
    (RN) REGISTERED NURSE and
    (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) and
    (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE or current Texas license and
    Specialty areas may have increased experience 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.
  • 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.
  • Coordinates 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.
Learn more about University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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