Nurse Manager - CHC

Supervises and delegates nursing care to members of the health care team. May perform care based on staffing needs. Functions within legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates patient care services. Individual(s) in this position generally assist the Assistant Director of Nurses. Provides supervision and direction to subordinate nursing staff to ensure a safe, efficient, and professional environment.

• Ensures nursing staff are properly educated and supervised to perform job functions.
• Monitors communication of patient data using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Throughput Module to support decision-making for delivery of optimal patient care.
• Conducts departmental staff meetings.
• Investigate quality of care concerns.
• Responsible for nursing service aspects of Quality Improvement, ORA, ATC, and other audit surveys.
• Recruits, interviews, and hires nurses to fill vacancies.
• Conduct Performance Evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Managed Care:

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.Education: Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program.
License/Certification: * Current license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or have the ability to transfer RN license to Texas. * CPR certified. 
Experience: Four years related experience.