What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager - Burns ICU position at UTMB Health?
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing and current licensure or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
- The equivalent of four years RN experience, including two years progressive management experience (Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Administrator, or Assistant Nurse Manager) required.
- Approved nursing specialty certification or administration required (as applicable to assigned program(s)/project(s)).
JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Manager is accountable for the effective strategic planning, and the personnel, operational, and financial management of assigned program(s) and/or project(s), that cross multiple departments and/or services, to ensure optimal quality, cost, and service/outcomes.
MAJOR DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS:
- Assumes a leadership role in effective strategic planning for the program(s)/project(s).
- Directs the operational management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service/outcomes, and a safe and efficient work environment.
- Directs the personnel management of the employees assigned to the program(s)/project(s) consistent with state and federal labor laws, and nursing service and hospital philosophy, goals and policy.
- Directs the financial management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure desired fiscal status while providing optimum service/outcomes.
- Promotes and practices patient/family advocacy and facilitates the maintenance of ethical practice.
- Promotes and practices guest and peer relations.
- Leads and directs quality improvement for the program(s)/project(s) and supports nursing research within the program and at the department and service level.
- Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability.
- Provides leadership for the program(s)/project(s) and promotes teamwork.
- Actively promotes the professional development of self and others.
- Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
- Performs related duties as required.
SALARY RANGE:
Salary commensurate with experience.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Administrative on-site role, 8 AM - 5 PM (with flexibility).
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
