Extended Job Title
Director of Nurses (Clinical Ops/Alberta)
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description
Oversees the activities of the clinical nursing staff, ensuring quality,
productivity, functional excellence and efficiency to accomplish strategic and
operational objectives. Additionally, is accountable for employee engagement,
adequate staffing levels, budget compliance, and developing and implementing
policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
Requisition ID
33537BR
Optional Attachments
Professional/Personal Reference, Professional License/Certification,
Transcript
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions
Leads and manages all aspects of clinical nursing functions through the
planning, directing, monitoring, coordinating, organizing, and evaluating
of administrative operations for Clinical Operations/Services
Oversees and is responsible for all nursing Accreditation actions
pertaining to or necessary to meet regulatory standards, policies,
requirements and practices (i.e., Joint Commission, etc.)
Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, patient-focused delivery of
services and cost effective utilization of resources and services.
Consults with departmental medical directors to address patient care
issues including but not limited to: access, clinic throughput, quality of
care, skill-mix based on need, safety, and risk management
Responsible for ensuring all clinical nursing staff maintain regulatory
and job-related licensure, certifications as well as updated completion of
mandatory compliances. Ensures training, monitoring and educational
initiatives for clinical nursing staff are implemented which secure
compliance with ethical and legal business practices and
accreditation/regulatory requirements
Promotes a nursing practice environment that empowers nursing staff to
provide effective, compassionate, efficient and knowledgeable nursing care
Reviews, recommends and implements necessary operational changes in
concert PLFSOM administration, Clinical Operations leadership, department
chairs, medical directors and frontline management
Serves as primary nursing liaison to Alberta, Transmountain, Kenworthy and
NE campuses as well as internal and external key stakeholders
Provides leadership and supervision to departmental nursing leaders.
Performs annual evaluations, establishes performance goals/metrics, and
issues coaching and/or corrective action up to and including termination
In concert with departmental administrative and medical leadership,
develops departmental patient-centered, clinical nursing goals and
integrates with other functions. Monitors progress to goal completion
Serves as liaison between staff, medical staff, and executive leadership.
Engages and collaborates with physicians/providers to identify
opportunities for improvement and program development
Develops and administer nursing education programs. Develops timely and
effective orientation and staff development programs. Maintains a climate
of learning that promotes collaborative experiences for nursing staff and
students. Creates, adopts and implements best practices among clinical
nursing staff
Establishes, builds and maintains effective work relationships with
departmental patient care teams and leadership through collaboration,
communication and transparency
Adheres to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS,
HSCEP OPs, etc.)
Personally demonstrates, displays and acts in accordance with TTUHSC EP's
Values (Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Advancement, Respect, and
Integrity). Serves as a Value's leader while actively promoting and
encouraging staff across the institution
Performs all other duties as assigned
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
Salary is commensurate upon the qualifications
Pay Basis
Monthly
Schedule Details
M-F 8-5
Work Location
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Nursing desired
Certification in nursing administration or job-related clinical area
Experience providing oversight to multiple site locations
Experience with Joint Commission surveys
Experience serving as a nursing preceptor
Campus
HSC - El Paso
Department
Assc Dean Clinical Affairs Elp
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual
selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the
institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the
institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group
Health Care Professional
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components
will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's
race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected
veteran.
Required Qualifications
Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. A combination of
education and experience to equal nine years of which two are in a
supervisory capacity. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
5 - 7 years of progressive leadership/administrative responsibility within
an academic medical center, health sciences center or multi-specialty
ambulatory clinic setting
Demonstrated expertise in clinical and nursing practice, education and
administration
Experience with unit operations including human resources,
financial/resource management, and compliance with regulatory agencies
Demonstrated ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team and
collaborate effectively with physicians, staff, patients/families and
other internal and external customers
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Current RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain a Texas
license
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
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Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities
participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose
campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year,
institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy &
Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and
employees. You can locate this report through our website at:
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