Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Swing Bed Unit Nursing Manager in Quitman, TX.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.
- Lead a specialized Swing Bed program within a 25-bed inpatient unit, serving short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation patients with an average census of 5-6 patients (up to 11-12 during peak periods).
- This role provides leadership for approximately 5-6 direct reports, including therapy and support staff, while overseeing daily operations, care coordination, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- The Swing Bed Manager will oversee and manage all referrals, admissions, Activity Program, and staff for patients admitted into Swing Bed Program.
- Collaborates efficiently with patients, nursing personnel, therapy services, medical staff, administration, and the public.
- Works closely with Case Management to coordinate appropriate admissions into program.
- Will be a key stakeholder in the Med/Surg multidisciplinary care team.
- Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats patients, families, staff, and physicians with dignity and respect.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduation from an approved school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
- 1 to 3 years of clinical experience
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Inpatient or Skilled Nursing experience
