Nursing Manager - Surgical Oncology

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Nursing Manager leads the Surgical Oncology Unit, overseeing nursing personnel and the delivery of patient care. The role manages unit performance, staffing, budgets, personnel development, and compliance with organizational policies and recognized nursing standards. The manager may provide direct patient care or function in a charge role as needed, while supporting teamwork, education, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-approved nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Five years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Two years of management experience.
• A current Texas nursing license or a nursing license from a BNE Compact State, required upon hire.
• Current BLS certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required upon hire.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement action plans to improve department performance.
• Meet or exceed departmental financial goals and objectives.
• Provide direct patient care and/or function in a charge role as needed.
• Teach and mentor nursing personnel, evaluate and supervise their provision of patient care, and support their professional growth.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures, the code of ethics, JCAHO standards, and nationally recognized nursing practice standards.
• Review and revise nursing assignments to address patient needs and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Implement disciplinary interventions, including termination, in accordance with policy; obtain required approval for termination of nursing personnel.
• Help identify and resolve physician, patient, and family complaints, and report complaints and interventions for timely follow-up.
• Review schedules and staffing plans to ensure adequate patient-care coverage, using staffing guidelines or patient acuity systems and cost-effective staffing options.
• Use organizational resources appropriately, identify efficiency or cost-saving opportunities, and report them to the DON and/or CNO.
• Interview candidates and make final hiring decisions for nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
• Participate in performance-improvement activities and complete performance reviews and orientation evaluations.
• Counsel nursing personnel, document and report concerns, supervise occurrence reports, and provide appropriate follow-up to nursing leadership or Human Resources.
• Conduct staff meetings and coordinate special projects, which may include education, research, recruitment, and committee work.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and the Nurse Educator to address staff education needs.
• Develop the unit's annual capital and operational budgets with assistance from nursing administration.
• Edit payroll at the end of each payroll cycle and maintain attendance records.
• Promote teamwork among nursing personnel, employees, and staff.
• Facilitate timely return of specialty equipment and participate in routine and special care conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
• Paid time off, available on day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager