%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat we do here changes the world.%3C/strong%3E UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EOnce you join us you won%27t want to leave.%3C/strong%3E It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: %26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees %26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGenerous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EThe longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELongevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EBuild your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe take care of our employees!%3C/strong%3E As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EFree financial and legal counseling%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFree mental health counseling services%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGym membership discounts and access to wellness programs%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOther employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResources for child and elder care%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPlus many more!%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Summary:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EDirects, supervises, and coordinates nursing staff to assure high quality, optimum patient care. Responsible for the management and evaluation of clinical personnel and may provide direction to operational, clinical and administrative staff in a clinic or clinics.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EPerforms safe, effective clinical care for children/adolescents, adults, and older adult patients utilizing the nursing process. Demonstrates advanced nursing skills aimed at ensuring optimal patient care, effective communication, and efficiency. Supports nursing research by participating in research activities when appropriate. Assists in continuing education by assisting with teaching and orientation of staff and students. Collaborates with leadership to coordinate and implement performance improvement activities for the clinic. Provides outreach and education to hospitals and coordinates community-based services to follow treatment plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Key Accountabilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinates the schedules of the department physicians, administrative and nursing staff to ensure adequate coverage and maximum utilization of manpower.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EManages the duty assignments of clinical staff which includes, but is not limited to, Staff Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Medical Assistants based on availability of physicians and patient load. May fill in to provide coverage because of illness, vacations, or emergencies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESchedules for as many as 160 doctors who may see up to 700 patients per week.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMonitors departmental expenditures against a budget. May compile daily and monthly administrative reports. Works closely with Department Chairman%27s Office, Human Resources, Emergency Room, clinical quality and safety, Purchasing, area hospitals, and laboratories.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMay be responsible for the economical/efficient and quality performance of assigned clinic/area. Formulates goals and outcomes using an evidence-based and theoretical analysis of available data to reduce patient and community risks.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDirects proper handling of patient records, coordinates with other medical departments and hospitals for admissions and scheduling, makes decisions involving personnel changes and assignments, type and quantity of supplies needed, and proper solution to any problems arising with patients over scheduling, appointments, or charges.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EHandles phone calls from patients regarding medical problems and laboratory results. Refers questions or problems of an unusual medical or emergent nature to physicians.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMonitors and maintains inventory levels in order to assure efficient clinic operation.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EEnsures compliance with specifications of regulatory and accrediting agencies in order to meet federal, state, and local standards. Utilizes tools of quality improvement to collect and report quality data.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EInstructs subordinates in proper examination room techniques and procedures and often gives lectures and demonstrations of new procedures in order to update knowledge of nursing care.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EManages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
Certification/Skills:
- None
- Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
- Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Clinical specialty certification determined by the department required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school required
Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school and 4 years of experience, in addition to the three years to meet the minimum experience requirement, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree required
Minimum Experience:
3 years of experience required
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.