Clinical Nurse Manager, 4WB, Full Time, 8a-5p

Company: UT Health Tyler
Location: Tyler
Posted on: November 19, 2020

Job Description:

Why UT Health - East Texas?
Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.

Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.

Our Place. UT Health Tyler is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.

Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Clinical Manager RN provides innovative leadership to maximize the department's contribution to overall hospital performance through effective planning as well as human and financial resource management which result in quality outcomes in line with financial goals of the institution. Provides for the delivery of care to a group of patients and evaluates the multi-disciplinary care in a systematic fashion, in order to improve outcomes. The care is delivered within the framework of hospital philosophy in concert with departments and services within the hospital. Responsible for assuring hospital compliance with all local, state and federal regulations as well as accrediting organizations.

DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

* Assumes accountability for the delivery of patient care on assigned areas.

* Assumes accountability for staff education, utilization of resources, patient satisfaction and compliance with state/national standards.

* Serves as a hospital/community expert/resource for their specialty area.

* Utilizes effective communication with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate quality improvement efforts.

* Coordinates the movement of the patient through the system from admission through a timely discharge.

SUPERVISION:

* RN, LVN, Monitor Technician, PCA, Nurse Tech

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Education:

* Graduation from an approved school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Experience:

* At least two years recent experience in the nursing specialty.

Certification and Licensure:

* Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in the State of Texas.

* BLS Required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Extensive walking and standing, physical/emotional stamina. Exposure to communicable diseases and biohazardous materials, danger of infection from contaminated materials, falls on slippery floors; possibility of injury from moving heavy equipment or patients.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
· This is an OSHA category I position. Body substance isolation must be practiced.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class..

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