Manager Nursing / Behavioral Health / Administration II / FT / Day

UHS•Amarillo, TX

70d

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: Position Summary: The Manager is responsible for ongoing, effective operations and the assessment and improvement of activities. Such responsibilities encompass the internal functioning of the department, which facilitates the functioning of the overall organization. The Manager supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current licensure/permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
BSN required or must complete within 2 years
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
Minimum of 2 years leadership experience preferred
Appropriate clinical experience
The following are required and must be maintained throughout employment.
Heart Hospital i. ACLS completion within 3 months
Adult Critical Care i. ACLS completion within 3 months ii. TNCC
WIH i. ACLS completion within six (6) months of hire or promotion, and maintain certification throughout employment ii. NRP completion within six (6) months of hire or promotion, and maintain certification throughout employment iii. Intermediate fetal monitoring (AWHONN) first available class after 6 months of hire and must maintain throughout employment iv. STABLE within 12 months of hire or promotion; does not have to be maintained
Children’s i. PALS completion within six (6) months of hire or promotion, and maintain certification throughout employment ii. NRP completion within six (6) months of hire or promotion, and maintain certification throughout employment iii. STABLE within 12 months of hire or promotion; does not have to be maintained
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
Ability to remain calm under stress
Ability to respond to pages
Ability to evaluate and interpret information (including financial data) and make independent decisions
Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop
Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds) grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling
Ability to work in computer literate environment to include word, Power Point and Excel

Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS.
Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services.
Maintains regulatory compliance as related to Joint Commission, CMS, TDSHS, and the Board of Nursing.