Working Assistant Nurse Manager General Surgery
UTHealth Houston Department of Surgery (General Surgery) is hiring an Assistant Nurse Manager for their Bellaire location. The ideal candidate will have general surgery knowledge with EPIC experience being a plus. Position is Monday - Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a working Manager position. There will be times you will need to assist on the floor with clinical duties and direct patient care.
This position is based in Bellaire with the expectation of traveling to outside multiple clinics around Houston and surrounding areas.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. Thats where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. Its because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits youd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation youll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Responsible for ensuring safe, effective clinical nursing care for all patients. Responsible for the management, evaluation, and coordination of nursing personnel. Provides direction to operational, clinical and administrative staff in a clinic or clinics.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Assists the Nurse Manager and/or the Practice Manager/Sr. Practice Manager in the management and coordination of the daily activities for an assigned clinic(s).
2. Assist in the development implementation/evaluation of unit/departmental goals. Participates in decision-making with the Nurse Manager, practice manager, medical director, and other supervisory personnel.
3. Assists in resolving interdepartmental and intradepartmental problems/concerns. Actively participates in performance initiatives. Facilitates change process.
4. Acts in-charge in the absence of the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager/Sr. Practice Manager or other supervisory personnel.
5. Investigates, communicates and follows through on concerns expressed by patients, families and/or staff. Effectively communicates with patients, families and staff.
6. Supports nursing research by participating in research activities where appropriate.
7. Participates in the continuing education process, identifies own professional needs and assists with education and orientation of clinical staff and students.
8. Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and terminations, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
9. Utilizes tools of quality improvement to collect and report quality data.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Current Texas registered nurses license.
BLS Certification
ACLS/PALS preferred
Certification in area of specialty preferred
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in nursing plus three years nursing experience, OR
Associates degree in nursing plus five years nursing experience, OR
Nursing diploma (3-year program) plus four years nursing experience.
Minimum Experience:
Nursing experience preferably including some managerial/supervisory experience. The number of years varies depending on the education level attained.
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 job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Apply Now
PLEASE NOTE: This is a working Manager position. There will be times you will need to assist on the floor with clinical duties and direct patient care.
This position is based in Bellaire with the expectation of traveling to outside multiple clinics around Houston and surrounding areas.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. Thats where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. Its because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits youd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation youll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Responsible for ensuring safe, effective clinical nursing care for all patients. Responsible for the management, evaluation, and coordination of nursing personnel. Provides direction to operational, clinical and administrative staff in a clinic or clinics.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Assists the Nurse Manager and/or the Practice Manager/Sr. Practice Manager in the management and coordination of the daily activities for an assigned clinic(s).
2. Assist in the development implementation/evaluation of unit/departmental goals. Participates in decision-making with the Nurse Manager, practice manager, medical director, and other supervisory personnel.
3. Assists in resolving interdepartmental and intradepartmental problems/concerns. Actively participates in performance initiatives. Facilitates change process.
4. Acts in-charge in the absence of the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager/Sr. Practice Manager or other supervisory personnel.
5. Investigates, communicates and follows through on concerns expressed by patients, families and/or staff. Effectively communicates with patients, families and staff.
6. Supports nursing research by participating in research activities where appropriate.
7. Participates in the continuing education process, identifies own professional needs and assists with education and orientation of clinical staff and students.
8. Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and terminations, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
9. Utilizes tools of quality improvement to collect and report quality data.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Current Texas registered nurses license.
BLS Certification
ACLS/PALS preferred
Certification in area of specialty preferred
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in nursing plus three years nursing experience, OR
Associates degree in nursing plus five years nursing experience, OR
Nursing diploma (3-year program) plus four years nursing experience.
Minimum Experience:
Nursing experience preferably including some managerial/supervisory experience. The number of years varies depending on the education level attained.
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 job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Apply Now