Nurse Manager Correctional Health - Medical Infirmary $10,000 Hiring Incentive!
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether
your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other
areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at
Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and
well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By
joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy
that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your
skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a
talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our
passion. - This position is located at the Lew Sterrett Justice
Center located at 111 West Commerce Street in Dallas, TX. - -
Primary Purpose Responsible for the daily management of assigned
unit to include staff supervision and development, planning,
budget, quality, and facility operations and coordinating patient
services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
- Minimum Specifications - Education
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Experience
- Must have four years of professional nursing experience.
- Prior Correctional Health Experience a must Equivalent
Education and/or Experience
- None Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license
from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.
- Must have a current healthcare provider BLS completion card
from one of the following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Military Training Network. Skills or Special Abilities
- Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with
the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established
protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area
specific standards.
- Must be capable of serving as a clinical resource for
staff.
- Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of assigned department
operations including policies, personnel and budget
management.
- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in
working with a diverse population of physicians, patients, nursing
staff, management and administration.
- Must be capable of leadership and have effective organization
skills.
- Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing daily unit activities to ensure high
quality patient care and optimal outcomes. Communicates with
physicians, social work and other department staff to promote
integrated, effective care. Serves as patient advocate, follows up
on patient care issues and outcomes, oversees/arranges discharge
support. Documents and supervises unit/patient information
including charts, surveys, reports, research, correspondence,
statistics, and quarterly reports to ensure efficient, accurate
data. -
- Selects, trains, supervises, motivates and evaluates assigned
staff. Assesses patient needs and staff capabilities, scheduling
staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group
capabilities, while providing optimal service to internal and
external customers. Ensures assigned staff receive opportunities to
further their knowledge. Serves as a role model and resource.
Evaluates staff competencies and delegates tasks effectively.
Directs staff meetings, interviews, trains, counsels and provides
other personnel activities to ensure that clinical activities meet
department and Parkland goals and mission objectives. -
- Serves as a clinical resource, maintains skills and promotes
staff development. Stays abreast of the latest developments,
advancements and trends in the specialty area by attending seminars
or workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating
in professional organizations and maintaining Texas RN licensure.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Serves as
an educational resource for patients, families and Parkland staff.
Responsible for maintaining Nursing Standards and Practices on the
unit. -
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective unit
procedures. Develops and evaluates staff activities to promote
knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and
guidelines, including The Joint Commission, that impact the unit
and ensures compliance. Collaborates with Directors, Quality/Risk
Management and Nursing Administration. Maintains communication on
hospital wide practices through committee participation. -
- Responsible for a collaborative work team to ensure positive
working relationships. Communicates effectively with physicians,
students, and other departments such as Respiratory Therapy,
Pharmacy, Environmental and Linen Services. Maintains good
communication with other hospitals, government/regulatory agencies
and community representatives. -
- Responsible for performance improvement practices on the unit.
Collaborates with staff, physicians, administration and risk
management to evaluate and improve patient services. Identifies and
analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows in the unit
and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness,
productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of the
department and Parkland. -
- Responsible for effective facility management as measured by
cleanliness, proper type, amount and functioning of equipment and
overall environmental safety. Oversees timely and effective
maintenance of equipment and rooms. Responsible for space planning,
including renovations, capital repairs and acquisitions. Ensures
informed use of department resources through clear policies
including equipment, supplies, personnel hiring/training practices
and service utilization. -
- Develops and administers the annual budget (capital, operating
and payroll) to ensure that the unit has the necessary funds to
carry out established goals and objectives. Monitors charges and
supplies, initiates orders, requisitions and supervises capital
improvements. -
- Develops, implements and evaluates unit annual goals and
personal goals consistent with Parkland and Department mission and
goals. -
- Serves on multidisciplinary and Departmental committees as
selected and assigned. Parkland Health and Hospital System
prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability,
national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran
status. -As part of our commitment to our patients and employees'
wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
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