What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Supervisor- Patient Service Administration position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
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- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
Supervises, directs and guides nursing care and performance of duties/task necessary to provide high quality care according to the policies and the procedures, philosophy and objectives of the hospital. This includes clinical, human resources, and financial management.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Assists in staffing the hospital. Manages personnel effectively and analyzes workload and skill requirement to meet care needs for assigned shift.
- Maintains a physical presence within the patient care areas, making daily patient rounds, and responding to requests for assistance and guidance.
- Performs some or all of the following activities: training employees; employee development; mentoring; counseling; performance valuations; handling employee complaints and grievances; and discipline.
- Facilitates a cooperative team effort among all staff.
- Participates in quality improvement and may participate on department and/or institutional committees.
- Ensures the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care units.
- Enhances the overall effectiveness and efficiency of patient care.
- Ensures staff assigned to specific patient care areas meet basic competencies as outlined by specific departmental policies and procedures.
- Works with managers to assure staff meet basic competencies.
- Utilizes other resource agencies and facilities for patient referral when appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Five (5) years acute nursing experience with at least two (2) years experience functioning as a charge nurse, head nurse or nursing supervisor preferred.
- One (1) year critical care.
Required Certifications/Licenses
- Must possess and maintain a current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
- Must possess and maintain TNCC.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Bilingual a plus.
- Standard patient care equipment supplies and mechanical devices for a selected patient population.
- Standard hospital/clinic related office equipment.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Designated as an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
Clinical Position Requirements
Clinical positions may be required to complete a pre-employment health screening, following a contingent job offer, to determine whether they possess the physical capabilities needed to safely fulfill the specific demands of the position. Additionally, clinical positions require compliance with the University’s Vaccine Preventable Disease Policy.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.