Nurse Manager (RN) - Oncology Clinic - Full Time
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether
your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other
areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at
Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and
well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By
joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy
that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your
skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a
talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our
passion. PRIMARY PURPOSE Responsible for the daily management of
assigned unit to include staff supervision and development,
planning, budget, quality, and facility operations and coordinating
patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal
outcomes. - MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Education - Must have a
bachelor's degree in nursing. - Experience - Must have four years
of professional nursing experience. -
Certification/Registration/Licensure - Must have current, valid RN
license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or
valid Compact RN license - Must have current healthcare provider
CPR course completion card from one of the following:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Military Training Network - Skills or Special Abilities -
Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the
current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols,
multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific
standards. - Must be capable of serving as a clinical resource for
staff. - Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of assigned department
operations including policies, personnel and budget management. -
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in
working with a diverse population of physicians, patients, nursing
staff, management and administration. - Must be capable of
leadership and have effective organization skills. - Must
demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors. -
Responsibilities 1. Responsible for managing daily unit activities
to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
Communicates with physicians, social work and other department
staff to promote integrated, effective care. Serves as patient
advocate, follows up on patient care issues and outcomes,
oversees/arranges discharge support. Documents and supervises
unit/patient information including charts, surveys, reports,
research, correspondence, statistics and quarterly reports to
ensure efficient, accurate data. 2. Selects, trains, supervises,
motivates and evaluates assigned staff. Assesses patient needs and
staff capabilities, scheduling staff to ensure maximum utilization
of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal
service to internal and external customers. Ensures assigned staff
receive opportunities to further their knowledge. Serves as a role
model and resource. Evaluates staff competencies and delegates
tasks effectively. Directs staff meetings, interviews, trains,
counsels and provides other personnel activities to ensure that
clinical activities meet department and Parkland goals and mission
objectives. 3. Serves as a clinical resource, maintains skills and
promotes staff development. Stays abreast of the latest
developments, advancements and trends in the specialty area by
attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals,
actively participating in professional organizations and
maintaining Texas RN licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into
current work practices. Serves as an educational resource for
patients, families and Parkland staff. Responsible for maintaining
Nursing Standards and Practices on the unit. 4. Responsible for
establishing and maintaining effective unit procedures. Develops
and evaluates staff activities to promote knowledge of all rules,
regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines, including
The Joint Commission, that impact the unit and ensures compliance.
Collaborates with Directors, Quality/Risk Management and Nursing
Administration. Maintains communication on hospital wide practices
through committee participation. 5. Responsible for a collaborative
work team to ensure positive working relationships. Communicates
effectively with physicians, students, and other departments such
as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Environmental and Linen Services.
Maintains good communication with other hospitals,
government/regulatory agencies and community representatives. 6.
Responsible for performance improvement practices on the unit.
Collaborates with staff, physicians, administration and risk
management to evaluate and improve patient services. Identifies and
analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows in the unit
and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness,
productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of the
department and Parkland. 7. Responsible for effective facility
management as measured by cleanliness, proper type, amount and
functioning of equipment and overall environmental safety. Oversees
timely and effective maintenance of equipment and rooms.
Responsible for space planning, including renovations, capital
repairs and acquisitions. Ensures informed use of department
resources through clear policies including equipment, supplies,
personnel hiring/training practices and service utilization. 8.
Develops and administers the annual budget (capital, operating and
payroll) to ensure that the unit has the necessary funds to carry
out established goals and objectives. Monitors charges and
supplies, initiates orders, requisitions and supervises capital
improvements. 9. Develops, implements and evaluates unit annual
goals and personal goals consistent with Parkland and Department
mission and goals. 10. Serves on multidisciplinary and Departmental
committees as selected and assigned. Parkland Health and Hospital
System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, genetic information,
disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or
veteran status. -As part of our commitment to our patients and
employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free
campus.
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