Manager, Clinical Nurse

Title: Manager, Clinical Nurse

Employee Classification: Manager, Clinical Nurse

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Health Systems

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Systems & Clinical Aff

Department: HSC-HSC Health Administration-335001

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

HSC Health is the academic clinical practice of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

Position Overview

The Clinical Nurse Manager will work in partnership with the Clinic Managers and Medical Directors of HSC Health Clinics to administer and coordinate all clinical and nursing obligations within HSC Health locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, nursing, or other closely related field, active nursing licensure and five (5) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communication and Language Skills:

• Ability to listen, understand, and assimilate a variety of information.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, regulations, and reports.

Mathematical Ability:

• Ability to apply concepts and trend analysis to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practice problems and to deal effectively with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety on instructions, rules, and regulations furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office; NexGen knowledge preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration. Supervisory experience

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Active and unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in Texas or other compact state

Job Duties:

• Supervision:
  
  
  
  • Ensures compliance with all HSC Health policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for hiring, discipline, conflict resolution, and evaluations for clinical staff and associated human resources functions.
  • Assists providers and senior management in establishing, implementing, productivity, and performance goals for all employees directly supervised, as requested.
  • Clearly communicates with staff daily.
  
  
  
  

• Clinic Operations:
  
  
  
  • Nurse management of clinical operations for the assigned HSC Health locations.
  • Serves as the key problemsolving and conflict resource for patient, provider, and staff complaints for areas of concern, in conjunction with the Clinic Managers and/or Medical Director.
  • Apply evidence based healthcare practices and nursing standards.
  • Review patient and staff data to measure effectiveness of patient care.
  • Coordinate department and clinic communicationfocused activities, including monthly staff meetings, regular and frequent leadership meetings, including meetings with Clinic Managers and Medical Directors.
  • Responsible for the effective oversight of patient flow.
  • Sets the clinic tone and example for all operational processes.
  
  
  
  

• Financial Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Ensure best practices related to purchasing, and supplies maintenance; Understands, develops, tracks, and recommends staffing models.
  • Contributes to overall financial status through mindful spending and implementation of revenue generating initiatives.
  
  
  
  

• Process/Continuous Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Actively lead and participate in both department and clinic redesign activities to ensure the highest standards of behavior and performance are met.
  • Monitor patient care for quality, safety and satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with other clinic leaders as well as interdisciplinary teams and other stakeholders in order to develop, implement and evaluate programs and services.
  
  
  
  

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.