Position DescriptionSupervises and delegates nursing care to members of the health care team. May perform care based on staffing needs. Functions within legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates patient care services. Individual(s) in this position generally assist the Assistant Director of Nurses. Provides supervision and direction to subordinate nursing staff to ensure a safe, efficient, and professional environment.
Major/Essential Functions- Monitors communication of patient data using Electronic Health Record (EHR)to support decision-making for delivery of optimal patient care.
- Ensures nursing staff are properly educated and supervised to perform job functions.
- Investigate quality of care concerns.
- Support the goal of the unit by attending meetings and sharing the information with the staff in regular staff meetings.
- Personally assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Performs investigation of accidents/injuries and generates occurrence reports for unexpected outcomes.
- Assist to assure that the unit is staffed with adequate numbers of appropriately trained licensed nurses.
- Responds to all request in a timely manner as required.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, directing management functions for the unit.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsCurrent license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or have the ability to transfer RN license to Texas; CPR certified; and at least four years related experience.
BenefitsTTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.
Pay StatementCompensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
