Associate Nurse Manager - 8 Medical Surgical

Parkland Health

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in the daily management of unit activities including staff supervision and development, planning, budget, quality and facility operations and coordinating patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

Three (3) years of professional nursing experience.
Current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
Capable of serving as a clinical resource for staff.
Working knowledge of assigned department operations including policies, personnel and budget management.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse population of physicians, patients, nursing staff, management and administration.
Demonstrates patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the daily management of unit activities to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
Developing staff schedules to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to internal and external customers.
Directly supervising time, attendance and patient care activities of assigned Nursing and ancillary staff.
Motivating, counseling, guiding and evaluating staff.
Delegating tasks effectively.
Participating in the selection and orientation of new staff.
Ensuring that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
Providing patient care, assessing patient needs, planning discharge and arranging support services to ensure effective, high quality patient care.
Serving as a clinical role model and educational resource to ensure high quality, effective patient services.
Maintaining and implementing knowledge of all Parkland, The Joint Commission and clinical area rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines and ensures that employee activities are in compliance.
Identifying and analyzing the design of jobs, work processes and flows in the unit.
Implementing appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
Tracking and trending survey charts and other data sources and providing periodic reports.
Monitoring quality management practices on the unit including Nursing Standards and Practices, competencies and accreditation of staff.
Collaborating with staff, physicians, administration and risk management to evaluate and improve patient services.
Tracking the effectiveness of unit policies and procedures and assisting the Manager in policy development or revision.
Developing and evaluating staff activities to promote knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines that impact the unit and ensures compliance.
Educating patients and families on rules and regulations and updates procedure manuals.
Ensuring a collaborative work team to ensure positive working relationships.
Communicating effectively with physicians, students, and other departments such as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Property and Linen Services.
Maintaining good communication with other hospitals, government or regulatory agencies and community representatives.
Ensuring effective facility management as measured by cleanliness, proper type, amount and functioning of equipment and overall environmental safety.
Overseeing timely and effective maintenance of equipment and rooms.
Assisting in developing and administering the annual operating, capital and payroll budget to ensure that the unit has the necessary funds to carry out established goals and objectives.
Monitoring charges and supplies, initiating orders and supervising capital improvements.
Assisting management in developing annual goals and objectives for the unit that reflect the mission and philosophy of Parkland and meet department goals.
Serving on multidisciplinary, department and Nursing committees as selected and assigned.