What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Nurse Manager - Recovery Room position at UTMB Health?
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Three years clinical experience
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
- Certification in nursing specialty or administration within 12 months of hire
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Nurse Manager assists the Nurse Manager in the achievement of the patient care unit(s)
goals and objectives. This position works in a supportive manner as a resource for the patient care unit(s)
and as a representative for the Nurse Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated patient care
- Performs integral quality (length of stay, mortality, readmission, case mix index,
hospital’s patient-centered and high value core efforts.
- Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement and risk management
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality and excellence. Problems are solved through
that lead to effective quality-based information and outcomes. Accurately identify
and diagnose an issue, identify alternatives, implement a plan, and evaluate and
communicate results.
- Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and
- Demonstrates a commitment to courteous, sincere, and sensitive customer service.
- Facilitates the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of special
- Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives,
- Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to
- Participates in the hiring process to ensure appropriate staffing for the department.
- Mentors staff and objectively evaluates and documents performance, taking corrective action as appropriate.
- Provides feedback for employee performance evaluations according to established
- Serves as a liaison to the Nurse Manager and may act as Nurse Manager in the
- Utilizes Assessment and Evaluation Strategies-Utilizes a variety of strategies for the assessment and evaluation of learners in a variety of settings, as well as domains of learning.
Marginal or Periodic Functions:
- May share 24/7 accountability for assigned units with Nurse Manager(s).
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Performs related duties as required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
