University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Assistant Nurse Manager Ortho Night

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

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing program with a BSN
  • 3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Current RN license (Texas or NLC)
  • BLS certification from AHA or ARC
  • Specialty areas may require additional experience based on unit care standards.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate continuous improvement in department performance
  • Meet department financial goals and objectives
  • Supervise patient care provided by team members and conduct daily rounds
  • Manage staff scheduling and assignments based on patient needs
  • Collaborate with staff to address and resolve care issues
  • Provide coverage during staffing shortages to ensure care continuity
  • Coach and counsel nursing personnel while supporting professional growth
  • Handle event reporting and ensure timely investigations of incidents
  • Participate in patient care conferences to enhance discharge efficiency
  • Maintain performance records and contribute to annual reviews
  • Manage self-scheduling and monitor timekeeping records
  • Oversee inventory control of medical equipment and supplies
  • Participate in staff meetings and lead quality improvement projects.
Full Job Description
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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