Position DescriptionProvide clinical and administrative nursing leadership with focused efforts on planning, organizing, directing, evaluating,
and improving overall healthcare operations and clinical education programs. Key Areas of Responsibility include Human Resources Management; Financial Management; Operations, Standards of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Quality and Patient Satisfaction; Patient Care/Services Delivery; Planning and Goal Management; Communication/Collaboration; and Educational Programs and Clinical Nursing Research Administration.
- Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
- Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.
Major/Essential Functions- Ensure performance expectations are clearly understood. Hold staff accountable to meet or exceed patient needs and maintain collaboration and respect within multidisciplinary teams. Actively seek staff participation in decision-making and patient care improvement.
- Complete all staff evaluations (30-60-90 day, annual, etc.) by required deadlines with clear written justification and examples. Manage individual talents, strengths, and behaviors while supporting staff contribution to clinic/unit goals.
- In collaboration with Human Resources, make timely recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, transfer, and disciplinary actions in accordance with TTUS Regulations, HSCEP OPs, and standard HR practices.
- Participate in development of the unit operating budget, staffing plans, equipment and furniture purchases/replacement, service contract review, and planning for new supply costs.
- Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of reimbursement and revenue cycle processes for assigned clinical units.
- Partner with Clinical Administration Strategic Sourcing to manage inventory levels, monitor supply usage, and develop cost-containment strategies.
- Provide leadership to establish and maintain efficient clinical nursing systems ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Identify inefficiencies and support process improvement while demonstrating tolerance for change.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and leadership to formulate, review, and revise ambulatory policies; ensure compliance with standards of care; and assess care coordination to support continuity and customer service.
- Ensure assigned clinics/units are audit and compliance ready at all times, including workspace, staffing, education, competencies, and current policies/procedures.
- Monitor patient volume and changes in population, acuity, and complexity. Develop strategies to ensure quality and patient satisfaction metrics are achieved.
- Interpret, communicate, implement, and monitor goals and objectives outlined in institutional, departmental, and unit strategic plans.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary involvement in clinical problem identification and resolution, using HR data and budget information to develop recommendations for leadership.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships across institutional levels and care teams; effectively resolve conflict; and collaborate with community partners.
- Educate and mentor staff in managing complex patient care issues.
- Actively participate in and support healthcare student education.
- Engage in continuous learning and professional skill development.
- Participate in benchmarking with similar practice sites to identify and implement best practices.
- Support integration of quality management and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Remain current with all licensure, certifications, and mandatory training requirements for the position.
- Adhere to all state, federal, and accreditation standards, policies, and procedures (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSCEP OPs, etc.).
- Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) is required.
- Masters degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of providing direct nursing care in related clinical setting/unit within the past 6 months.
- Minimum 1 year of leadership experience to include direct supervision and performance management of staff.
- Current and valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required by start date.
- Current and valid license to practice registered nursing in Texas is required by start date.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field.
- Certification in a role or specialty through a nationally recognized professional nursing certification body.
- Demonstrated history of positive and professional interactions with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members via written, verbal and in-person communications.
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.
