Nursing Supervisor - Stiles Unit at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Beaumont, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Personnel Management, Cost Containment, Patient Advocacy, Quality Improvement, Nursing Research, Leadership, Internal Controls, Security Clearance, Drug Testing

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). JOB SUMMARY: Responsible and accountable for directing and facilitating the flow of patient care activities of the department/area. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Supports and assists with the development and actualization of the department's/area's goals (strategic plan). Coordinates and directs the department's/area's patient care operations for an assigned shift. Competently provides care appropriate to age and specialty of the patient as defined by the department. Manages personnel effectively, and analyzes workload and skill requirement to meet care needs of assigned shift. Promotes and practices cost containment. Practices and promotes patient/family advocacy and assists with maintenance of ethical procedure. Practices and promotes positive peer and guest relations. Participates in and promotes quality improvement and nursing research activities. Functions as a leader. Actively participates in and promotes the development of self and others. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for the department. Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT: Standard patient care equipment, related supplies, and mechanical devices. Standard office equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. Mild to moderate physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. Shift work may be required. Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. May be required to be on standby and work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by a designated Executive Director and/or Nursing Director. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 5 years ICN experience 5 years Correctional Healthcare experience 10 years nursing experience REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Registered Nurse (RN) with Associate's Degree in Nursing or related field. Four (4) years of clinical RN experience, including two (2) years as a charge nurse. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. 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.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible and accountable for directing and facilitating the flow of patient care activities within the assigned department or area on a given shift. This includes coordinating operations, managing personnel effectively based on workload and skill requirements, and supporting departmental goal actualization.