Director of Nursing, Physicians Managed Group Clinics, Full Time, Days (Kilgore)

Company: UT Health East Texas
Location: Kilgore
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Advancing Healthcare Together The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas Why UT Health East Texas? Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other. Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone s life and change the course of healthcare. Our Place. Tyler, TX is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here. Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people. The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization. The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the clinics and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws. The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff. The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement. The nurse director is a change agent, and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians. Responsible for overall administrative, financial and clinical activities of assigned departments. DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Executes strategic planning, leads mentoring/coaching and identifying department succession strategy. Oversight of physician relationships and engagement. Collaborates with marketing and nursing leadership in marketing, community outreach, and visibility. Development and oversight of quality initiatives, staffing and productivity guidelines, and customer service goals. Analyzes and monitors compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency standards. Plans and organizes orientation and in-service training for staff members, and participates in guidance and educational programs. Develops, implements and evaluates policies, standards and programs that supports unit/departments. Develops and submits budget strategies and capital budgets for the unit/departments. Uses forecasted budget to guide expenditure decisions. Initiates activities to enhance revenues and support cost reduction and containment activities. Demonstrates empathy, intentionally works to put others Education/Certification Bachelor s in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required. Effective 9/1/19 if applicant does not have a BSN must be enrolled in accredited BSN program with scheduled date of completion. Master s Degree in Nursing and/or related field, preferred. Certification in clinical specialty or nursing administration, preferred. Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing. Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in clinical setting Minimum two years in a supervisory role is required Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system; database and word processing skills required Strong verbal and written communication skills Active listening skills Good problem solving skills Patient record documentation skills Strong time management skills Ability to think strategically and act tactically Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions Demonstrates good team work Certification and Licensure: BLS Certification ACLS Certification Compliance Requirements Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS: Service Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people. Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together. Quality Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best. Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole. People Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others. Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence. Financial Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business. Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible. Growth Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions. Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time while completing work on a computer Ability to lift 10 or more pounds Ability to move throughout the workplace Now that you have read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients. UT Health East Texas is an equal opportunity employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).
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