Nurse Manager II - Pre Assessment Testing / PACU

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Nurse Manager II for Pre Assessment & PACU. The role leads unit operations and supports safe, efficient, effective delivery of patient care. The manager oversees staffing and personnel functions, quality outcomes, customer satisfaction, and operating and capital budgets. They support evidence-based practice, credentialing readiness, throughput improvements, professional development, and shared decision-making. The position also includes participation in hospital, department, and system committees and maintaining professional and regulatory accountability. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities. It offers advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and emergency medicine, among other specialties. The hospital has certified programs in advanced hip and knee replacement, brain tumor treatment, comprehensive spine care, and advanced palliative care; a kidney transplant program; and Graduate Medical Education. It is certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level I Trauma Center.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Three years of experience as a registered nurse, with previous experience as a charge nurse or in a similar leadership role such as committee chair, preceptor, or supervisor.
Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
Knowledge of industry standards, organization theory, principles, and research processes; quality improvement and change management techniques; financial analysis, budgeting, and planning; accreditation and regulatory standards; strategic planning principles; and assessment of nursing care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and delegate unit activities to support safe, efficient, and effective operations, coordinating with other hospital departments and leadership.
Provide resources and guidance to support evidence-based practice standards.
Identify and use processes and resources that support effective delivery of data and information to staff.
Prepare the unit, environment, and staff to meet credentialing-body requirements.
Identify throughput drivers, evaluate the unit's role, and develop solutions to barriers.
Manage patient-care processes and facilitate quality patient care and improved performance.
Ensure documentation meets hospital and credentialing standards, policies, and guidelines.
Support change processes.
Manage staffing according to patient-care needs and handle personnel functions, including performance reviews and corrective action.
Promote employee professional growth, recognize individual and team accomplishments, support retention, and facilitate new staff orientation.
Support shared decision-making through the unit-based council.
Incorporate customer needs and expectations into daily operations and business planning, and promote team building.
Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets, adjusting strategies as needed to meet budget expectations.
Evaluate patient-care requirements and outcomes based on acuity, system, and budgetary guidelines.
Participate in professional organizations and hospital, department, and system committees, and stay current with professional activities.
Raise ethical and legal concerns with appropriate individuals and promote appropriate use of the chain of command.
Act as a role model and mentor, adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, and comply with hospital policies and the Nurse Practice Act.
Participate in community activities, make appropriate Peer Review referrals, take part in 360-degree evaluations, and create a development plan.
Complete reports in a timely manner and use available resources for professional development.