Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Head Nurse (Clinical Ops-Family Medicine/Kenworthy) in El Paso, Texas
38129BR
Extended Job Title:
Head Nurse (Clinical Ops-Family Medicine/Kenworthy)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Employees in this classification are responsible for the planning, organization, direction, and evaluation of patient care services (primarily nursing services) within an assigned specialty or sub-specialty area in one of the ambulatory clinics. Persons in this position provide supervision and direction to subordinate nursing personnel, coordinating the nursing service with the medical services in order to provide an efficient and professional environment for optimum production in health care for the patient. Employees are also responsible for providing professional nursing care within the assigned area of work. Supervisory duties include but are not limited to interviewing applicants for vacant nursing positions and making the final selection, maintaining personnel records regarding leave time, evaluations, and personnel problems, conducting employee evaluations, approving and coordinating leave time for nursing personnel, and assisting personnel in setting work-related goals. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions.
Requisition ID:
38129BR
Optional Attachments:
Transcript
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Manages clinic activities with clinic manager and address changes to staff
Directly supervises clinical employees impacts patient, staff and the flow of the clinic
Able to communicate changes, issues and other important information that impacts patient, staff and the flow of the clinic
Provides professional nursing care to patients and administration of drugs
Manages consultations with physician
Responsible for planning, developing, implementation and monitoring department goals and procedures based on federal law/Medicare regulations and JCAHO
Responsible for patient education
Manages medical equipment, supplies and maintained medication inventory
Manages overall nursing activities in clinic and assures that policies and procedures are being followed based on Texas standards
Identify that appropriate tasks are assigned to an unlicensed all unlicensed and licensed personnel and maintains delegation
Monitors safe and legal parameters for nursing staff
Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.)
Personally demonstrate, display and act in accordance with TTUHSC EP's Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork)
Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution
Perform all other duties as assigned
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to handle and deal with administrative matters
Ability to instruct others in procedures, techniques, etc.
Must have extensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice
Ability to supervise and assign work of others
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to handle and deal with nursing administrative matters
Ability to instruct others in procedures, techniques, etc.
Must have extensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice
Ability to supervise and assign work of others
Ability to communicate effectively
Education or training AND level & type of experience
Ability to interact effectively and to communicate with patients, physicians, and clinic staff
Ability to exercise independence, judgment, and flexibility
Must be a team player
Excellent supervisor skills
Excellent customer service skills-people person BSN and management related background
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish
Advance level in computer skills
Experienced in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) process
Experience in Joint Commission process
Experienced in developing and writing policies
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Clinical Operations FM
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Health Care Professional
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program
Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas
At least four years in nursing, with at least two of those years in a supervisory capacity
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code:
290X
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:
66B, 66C, 66E, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66S, 66T
Air Force Specialty Code:
46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx