Cluster Nurse Manager - Hobby Unit
About The Position
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). JOB SUMMARY: Directs the management of nursing services and the supervision of the professional and ancillary staff for a cluster of two or more correctional facilities. Interprets, implements and monitors standards for health services in compliance with ACA standards and UTMB Correctional Managed Care systems policies and departmental procedures.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved school of nursing. Must possess and maintain a valid, current license approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Master's degree in Nursing or a related field with two (2) years of nursing supervisory experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing with three (3) years of nursing supervisory experience.
- Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing with four (4) years of nursing supervisory experience.
- Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.
- Provides leadership and direction for the facility nursing services staff.
- Provides regular communication of information to facility staff regarding unit operational, regional and system-wide issues.
- Ensures the delivery of competent and safe patient care, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Adheres to resource and cost containment budgetary guidelines.
- Participates in budget formulation and management.
- Ensures facility compliance with institutional, professional, regulatory, and governmental standards.
- Assures that all staff are oriented to and competent in the performance of their duties.
- Develops and implements quality assurance/improvement programs at the facilities.
- Implements utilization management programs at the facilities.
- Assumes 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the operation of the facilities.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
