What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Nursing and Clinical Care Services position at Texas A&M University?
Job Title
Associate Director of Nursing and Clinical Care Services
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
University Health Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
Job Description Summary:
The Associate Director of Nursing and Clinical Care Services operates within an integrated health care model that includes behavioral health and has responsibility for all nursing and related clinical care services.
What You Need To Know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education And Experience
Leadership and Oversight
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Associate Director of Nursing and Clinical Care Services
Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Department
University Health Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
Job Description Summary:
The Associate Director of Nursing and Clinical Care Services operates within an integrated health care model that includes behavioral health and has responsibility for all nursing and related clinical care services.
What You Need To Know
Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Full-Time
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Eight years of related nursing experience in a combination of direct patient care with at least three years’ experience in a supervisory role.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas. Must maintain Texas licensure for continued employment.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
- 3 Years College Health experience.
- 3-5 Years Nursing experience in a College Health Clinic.
- 3 years in a supervisory nursing role (management, mentoring, scheduling)
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs
- Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups
- Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies
- Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
- Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content
- Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Knowledge of AAAHC accreditation standards.
- Ability to liaise between students and clinical partners.
Leadership and Oversight
- Provides leadership for evidence-based and outcomes-driven health services within the university setting.
- Serves as co-leader for integrating the Collaborative Care Model of behavioral health services into the primary care setting.
- Develops policies and procedures for all programs and nursing peer review in compliance with the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Provides oversight of quality client care and outcomes, confidentiality, client and health care worker safety, compliance, and quality assurance.
- Motivates and fosters a collaborative, team-based, and quality-driven service setting for college students and the broader community.
- Provides effective and timely performance management through performance evaluations, employee recognition, and disciplinary actions.
- Serves as the hiring manager for all full- and part-time nursing positions.
- Provides training for nursing staff and student employees.
- Oversees nursing staff compliance with state licensing requirements.
- Supervises assigned nursing staff and oversees nursing staff assignments to all clinical service areas.
- Provides direct patient care within the scope and standards of practice for licensure.
- Serves as a licensed health professional in the provision of clinical health care services.
- Provides expert consultation and service within the community and the profession.
- Initiates new programming in collaboration with members of the leadership team.
- Develops and implements new programs and initiatives in collaboration with staff and the leadership team.
- Serves as chair of the nursing peer review committee and addresses patient complaints pertaining to nursing services.
- Researches and recommends continuing nursing education activities.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.