Nurse Manager

Extended Job Title

Nurse Manager

Position Description

Supervises and delegates nursing care to members of the health care team. May perform care based on staffing needs. Functions within legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates patient care services. Individual(s) in this position generally assist the Assistant Director of Nurses. Provides supervision and direction to subordinate nursing staff to ensure a safe, efficient, and professional environment.

Requisition ID

44428BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

99,000

Major/Essential Functions

• Monitors communication of patient data using Electronic Health Record (EHR)to support decision-making for delivery of optimal patient care.
• Ensures nursing staff are properly educated and supervised to perform job functions.
• Investigate quality of care concerns.
• Support the goal of the unit by attending meetings and sharing the information with the staff in regular staff meetings.
• Personally assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs investigation of accidents/injuries and generates occurrence reports for unexpected outcomes.
• Assist to assure that the unit is staffed with adequate numbers of appropriately trained licensed nurses.
• Responds to all request in a timely manner as required.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, directing management functions for the unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

95,000

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Abilene

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous correctional experience
• 2+ years of experience as a supervisor

Department

Abilene Middleton Unit

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program. Current license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or have the ability to transfer RN license to Texas. CPR certified. At least four years related experience.