Assoc Mgr., Nursing

Responsible for assisting in the daily management of unit activities including 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

– Bachelor’s degree in nursing, preferred. – For the following cost centers: 61920, 61930 Must have Intermediate Electronic Fetal Monitoring Training Intermediate upon hire

Experience

– Must have two (2) years of professional nursing experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

-Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license -Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:

-For the following cost centers: 60080, 61300, 62300, 60690, 61920, 62250, 62180, 61930, 62330, 60240, 60490, 60500, 60550, 61200, 61210, 61230, 61250, 62310, 70440, 71010:

Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire or within 90 days from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Military Training Network -For the following cost centers: 63200, 63220, 63210, 61230, 61920, 62330

Must have current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification on hire or within 90 days

-For the following cost centers: 62300, 60080, 62180, 60240, 61250:

Must have current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification on hire or within 90 days

-For the following cost centers: 62300, 60080

Must have current Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification on hire or within 90 days

-For the following cost centers: 60240, 61250

Must obtain Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Instructor Certification within 18 months of hire -For the following cost centers: 62100, 62310 CNOR Certification Preferred

-For the Following cost center: 62300 Must have Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Certified Med-Surg Nurse Certification or obtain within 24 months of placement into the role.

Required Tests for Placement Skills or Special Abilities

– Provides care to the assigned patient population under 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 have a working 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 demonstrate patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.