Nurse Manager - Neurosurgery - TMC

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston - Greater Houston,

Job Title: Nurse Manager - Neurosurgery - TMC

Position: Nurse Manager - Neurosciences

Job Type: Full Time

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Work Type: On-Site

Location

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City: Greater Houston

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Job Responsibilities

Directs, supervises, and coordinates nursing staff to assure high quality, optimum patient care.
Responsible for the management and evaluation of clinical personnel.
Coordinates schedules of department physicians, administrative, and nursing staff to ensure adequate coverage.
Manages the duty assignments of clinical staff including Staff Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Medical Assistants.
May provide coverage due to illness, vacations, or emergencies.
Monitors departmental expenditures against a budget.
Compiles daily and monthly administrative reports.
Works closely with various departments including Human Resources, clinical quality, and safety.
Formulates goals and outcomes using an evidence-based analysis of available data.
Directs proper handling of patient records and coordinates with medical departments for admissions and scheduling.
Handles phone calls from patients regarding medical problems and lab results.
Monitors and maintains inventory levels for efficient clinic operation.
Ensures compliance with specifications of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Utilizes tools of quality improvement to collect and report quality data.
Instructs subordinates in proper examination room techniques and procedures.
Manages Human Resources activities including recruiting, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Nursing licensure in the State of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Clinical specialty certification

Preferred Skills

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Neurology experience
Ambulatory care experience
Experience with process improvement
Experience managing Medical Assistants

Requirements

Experience: Three years of experience required; prior supervisory experience preferred.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's degree with additional experience.

License & Certification:

Current nursing licensure in the State of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
Generous time off (around 37-38 days per year)
Longevity Pay after two years of service
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts
Employee discounts including entertainment and car rentals
Resources for child and elder care

Supplemental Pay

Special Notes

UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities.

Facility Details

Name: McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston

Description: Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care.

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