Assistant Director of Nurses

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Abilene, TX

Location: Abilene, TX
Categories: Public Health
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Dec 04, 2024

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Nurses

Description

Assistant Director of Nurses
Abilene
38708BR

Position Description
Supervises and delegates nursing care to members of the health team. May perform nursing 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 Director of Nurses (DON) in their absence. Provides supervision and direction to subordinate nursing staff to ensure a safe, efficient, and professional environment.

Major/Essential Functions

Monitors communication of patient data using Electronic Health Record to support decision-making for deliver of optimal patient care.
Personally assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
Ensures nursing staff are properly educated and supervised to perform job functions.
Performs investigation of accidents/injuries and generates occurrence reports for unexpected outcomes.
Assists to assure that the unit is staffed with adequate numbers of appropriately trained licensed nurses.
Speaks with offender family members to answer questions and discuss patient care.
Sits as committee member of various committees.
Other duties as assigned.

About Managed Care

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:

ONE TEAM unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
KINDHEARTED exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
INTEGRITY be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
VISIONARY nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
BEYOND SERVICE create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family, Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Training provided
Continuing education
Loan Forgiveness Program
Retiree Insurance
Paid Leave
Leadership Program
State Pension

Required Qualifications
License/Certification: * Current RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain a Texas license. Education: * Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. Experience: * At least four years in nursing, with at least two of those years in a supervisory capacity.

To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=873031

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime 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: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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Assistant Director of Nurses