Facility Nurse Mgr - CMC - Galveston County Jail - M-F, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

14h•Onsite

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 and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. JOB SUMMARY: Directs the management of nursing services and the supervision of the professional and ancillary staff on a correctional facility. 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.
Twenty-four (24) hour accountability is required on this position.
Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Responsibilities

Contribute 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, seven days per week.
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 program at the facility.
Implements utilization management programs at the facility.
Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the operation of the facility.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
Performs related duties as required.