Nurse Manager (RN) - Medicine Specialty Group - Full Time

Parkland Health - Dallas, TX

Job Title: Nurse Manager (RN) - Medicine Specialty Group - Full Time

Position: Nursing Unit Manager

Job Type: Full Time

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City: Dallas

State: TX

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Job Responsibilities

Manage daily unit activities to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
Communicate with physicians, social work and other department staff to promote integrated, effective care.
Serve as patient advocate, follow up on patient care issues and outcomes, oversee/arrange discharge support.
Document and supervise unit/patient information including charts, surveys, reports, research, correspondence, statistics and quarterly reports.
Select, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate assigned staff.
Assess patient needs and staff capabilities, scheduling staff to ensure maximum utilization.
Ensure assigned staff receive opportunities for knowledge development.
Evaluate staff competencies and delegate tasks effectively.
Direct staff meetings, interviews, training, counseling, and other personnel activities.
Maintain skills and promote staff development.
Integrate knowledge from seminars, workshops, and professional readings into current work practices.
Serve as an educational resource for patients, families and Parkland staff.
Maintain Nursing Standards and Practices on the unit.
Establish and maintain effective unit procedures.
Develop and evaluate staff activities to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with Directors, Quality/Risk Management, and Nursing Administration.
Communicate on hospital wide practices through committee participation.
Ensure positive working relationships within the collaborative work team.
Communicate effectively with physicians, students, and other departments.
Maintain good communication with other hospitals, government/regulatory agencies, and community representatives.
Responsible for performance improvement practices on the unit.
Collaborate with staff, physicians, administration and risk management to evaluate and improve patient services.
Identify and analyze the design of jobs and work processes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency.
Ensure effective facility management measured by environmental safety and cleanliness.
Oversee timely and effective maintenance of equipment and rooms.
Develop, administer, and monitor the annual budget to ensure necessary funds.
Develop, implement and evaluate unit's annual goals consistent with Parkland's mission.
Serve on multidisciplinary and Departmental committees as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Advanced knowledge of nursing department operations
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Leadership qualities
Organizational skills
Patient-centered behaviors

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: Four years of professional nursing experience.

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

License & Certification:

Current RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing
Current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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Supplemental Pay

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Special Notes

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.
Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Facility Details

Name: Parkland Health

Description: A diverse healthcare legacy that’s served the community for more than 125 years, focusing on the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

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