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QAPI Clinical Service Ln Mgr (RN) Partial Remote (Sealy Heart & Vasc. Inst. - Galveston)
University of Texas Medical Branch 3.6
Nurse manager job at University of Texas System
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or related clinical program field Eight (8) years of experience directly related to quality/performance improvement functions within a healthcare setting: LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: Valid state of Texas Professional Nursing (RN) license or clinical program professional registration Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification JOB DESCRIPTION Scope: The QAPI Manager, Clinical Services is a designated member of the clinical team and is responsible, under the guidance of the Department Administrator, for overseeing and continually evaluating the effectiveness of the operational components of the QAPI plan including metric development and selection, data capture, data analysis, opportunity identification, and ongoing operational survey readiness for all regulatory bodies. They are responsible for independently implementing initiatives aimed at improving quality outcomes. Function: This individual is tasked with developing and maintaining the QAPI program and an educational framework that ensures all clinical programs and other hospital department staff have knowledge of new and existing regulatory requirements related to quality and patient safety. They will serve as the key liaison during survey activities. They will also serves as advisor and subject matter expert in Joint Commission, CMS, Texas Department of Health and Services and other regulatory agency standards and policies. The manager oversees staff that aid in developing and implementing new programs aimed at improving or maintaining departmental effectiveness and efficiency, and reviews identified opportunities for improvement. This individual supervises designated support staff. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Quality: * Oversees all collaboration with medical staff and operational leadership to facilitate evidence-based quality and patient safety initiatives; engages associates at all levels in continuous pursuit of improvement opportunities. * Provides project management and facilitation, as well as, oversight and support for key functions and processes for the systematic, coordinated, and continuous improvement of patient care delivery. * Ensures quality and performance improvement initiatives are aligned with regulatory standards and healthcare best practices and reporting of quality outcomes and performance improvement initiatives. * Ensures the integration of aggregate data into performance improvement planning and problem resolution. * Monitors the use of statistical process tools and process improvement methodologies used to ensure continuous improvement in patient care and outcomes. * Evaluates the relationship of quality and performance improvement initiatives with patient outcomes to determine if desired results have been achieved or sustained. * Compares performance data and outcomes with authoritative external sources and benchmarks. * Organizes and leads relevant task forces or work groups, for reviewing evidenced based literature/benchmarks, and suggesting revisions/additions to the indicators for monitoring and evaluation of quality, regulatory and accreditation goals and objectives * Prioritizes and sets strategic direction for improvement efforts based on alignment with health system and transplant program goals, as well as, clinical performance with regard to patient safety and pro-active reduction of risk. * Directs communication with hospital clinical risk management to identify adverse events, communication of the events to the transplant program leadership and staff, and provide oversight during the root cause analysis and improvement remediation processes related to these events. Regulatory Readiness: * Responsible for independently developing and implementing initiatives supporting compliance with accreditation, licensure and regulatory standards for the service line program. Establishes and implements programs to assess state of readiness for surveys, focusing upon continual preparation. * Monitors internal compliance with survey readiness program and presents findings and recommendations for improvement. * Key liaison during survey visits/activities and post-survey follow-up activities. Prepares and coordinates responses to regulatory agencies on corrective action plans, inquiries, and other requested information. * Guides and coordinates policy/practice review to ensure alignment with regulatory and accrediting standards, best practices, and evidence-based practice. * Continually reviews and monitors Joint Commission data and changes in interpretations; communicates new or modified regulatory standards as appropriate; makes recommendations to ensure compliance. * Serves as the subject matter expert and resource for Joint Commission accreditation standards and accreditation requirements specific to transplant programs. Management and Consultative: * Serves as program management representative in system or facility performance improvement, regulatory readiness and/or quality teams. Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members to support movement from current state of practice to desired state of practice, address and mutually resolve issues. * Supervises support staff performance and clarifies work expectations, and defines goalsetting; promotes and mentors cooperation among individuals and groups. * Develops and implements processes through orientation, training and education to ensure that the competence of staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment. Marginal or Periodic Functions: * Performs related duties as assigned in alignment with business needs KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES * Sound working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to quality improvement functions specific to clinical program supporting. * Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the application of advanced quality tools and methodologies. * Strong facilitation skills with proven ability to plan, implement, coach and assist others in performance improvement measures. * Strong technical ability in basic business software and power automation such as PowerBI, PowerApps, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Technical skill in database software such as Access and statistical analysis software such as Minitab, STATA and SPSS. * Experience with Joint Commission, state licensure and CMS Conditions of Participation survey process and regulatory compliance. * Demonstrated capability in facilitating a collaborative approach to compliance with regulatory standards. * Ability to consult and negotiate in situations that are controversial and/or sensitive that result in mutual decisions. Ability to exercise discretion in what and how to communicate. * Ability to read and interpret complex statutes and regulations and apply knowledge to manage compliance risk exposure. * Demonstrated ability to manage by influence in a consultative role that does not have direct authority. * Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills required for effective and creative leadership in working with all levels of the organization. * Ability to lead and motivate individuals and groups toward the accomplishment of organizational goals. * Possesses good analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrates a high level of organizational skills to establish and manage priorities and maintain follow-up. Salary Commensurate with experience $92,080 - 119,700. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation
$92.1k-119.7k yearly 60d+ ago

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Nurse Manager - Labor and Delivery - Galveston
University of Texas Medical Branch 3.6
Nurse manager job at University of Texas System
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: RN with a Bachelor's degree in nursing. Five (5) years clinical experience which includes two (2) years of progressive management experience (i.e. Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Administrator, or Assistant Nurse Manager) required. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. Certification in nursing specialty or administration required. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS: * RN * BLS * Specialty Certification JOB SUMMARY: The Nurse Manager is accountable for the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care for specific patient care unit(s) on a 24-hour basis. This includes oversight for clinical operations and human resources, financial, and quality management. JOB DUTIES: Clinical Operations - In collaboration with Director, Patient Care and Assistant Chief Nursing Officer: * Develops work processes and systems to facilitate excellent patient care outcomes and patient, staff and physician satisfaction. * Facilitates communication and ensures proper flow of information. * Oversees patient flow in patient care and support areas. * Ensures operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment without jeopardizing patient care priorities, improvement, innovation or quality of care. * Investigates any patient care and/or administrative problems and keeps lines of communication open with directors, managers, and staff to ensure high employee morale and a professional, safe patient care environment. * Partners with service-wide leadership to interpret policies and operational procedures, resolving problems related to staffing, and utilization of facilities, equipment and supplies, as required. * Ensures the effective delivery of competent, compassionate and efficient care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes on the patient care unit(s). * Facilitates shared governance at the unit level and throughout Nursing Service. * Represents UTMB in its relationships with other health organizations, professional organizations, government and accrediting agencies. * Collaborates with leaders from local institutions of higher education to provide a supportive learning environment for students of various healthcare programs. * Partners with professional colleagues on research studies or programs that involve patients as study subjects. * Provides support to staff during the development, implementation, and utilization of information systems that impact the delivery of patient care services within the hospital. * Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance. Human Resource Management * Communicates with nursing staff at all levels of the institution in a professional manner. * Provides leadership and direction for the staff on the patient care unit(s) while supporting and actualizing the goals of the department, division, service, hospital, and university. * Recruits and retains competent, compassionate staff while monitoring performance standards and promoting fair labor practices. * Promotes a work environment that demonstrates caring by accessibility of safe equipment and adequate supplies in an efficiently arranged physical setting. * Achieves performance outcomes through engagement of the nursing staff. * Leads by example implementing management techniques and practices that create an environment that attracts and retains nursing staff. * Mentors staff and objectively evaluates and documents performance, taking corrective action as appropriate. * Completes employee performance evaluations according to established timelines. * Provides professional guidance to ensure the highest quality care is available to patients and appropriate standards of care that meet national, state, and local rules and regulations as well as voluntary accreditation standards of the JCAHO are maintained. * Provides and develops professional leadership at the unit level in the nursing organization. * Encourages and supports staff development. * Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to keep current in the latest healthcare trends and developments. Financial Management * Works closely with the Director, Patient Care and Assistant Chief Nursing Officer to project and prepare annual operating budgets. * Monitors fiscal budget to control operational and capital expenditures while monitoring and adjusting staffing patterns to improve unit productivity. * Seeks direction from Director, Patient Care and Assistant Chief Nursing Officer to facilitate the development of plans to enhance revenue production while decreasing cost and inefficiencies. * Reviews departmental productivity reports and develop variance summaries to Director, Patient Care and Assistant Chief Nursing Officer to ensure operation within the financial budgetary constraints while assuring strategic goals for patient care services are achieved. Quality Management * Operationalizes and participates in continuous quality improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level in a collaborative manner with multi-disciplinary colleagues. * Monitors patient care operations, and related programs, initiating appropriate changes, where necessary. * Responsible for nursing policy and practices, assuring their consistency with requirements specified by the Texas Nurse Practice Act and other legal and regulatory mandates. * Supports quality related programs at the unit level, including but not limited to patient satisfaction with nursing, nurse satisfaction, the nursing aspects of the National Patient Safety Goals, Joint Commission requirements for nursing / nurses, and the nursing aspects for specialty quality standards (e.g. critical care, disease management, etc.). * Demonstrates transparency with the clinical staff regarding clinical indicators. Planning and Evaluation - Under the direction of the Director, Patient Care and Assistant Chief Nursing Officer: * Assists with the development of strategic plans for patient care services as a whole and specifically for assigned areas of responsibility. * Assists with the development and implementation of an annual operational plan for assigned area(s) of responsibility, based on short- and long-range strategic plans, and institutional and departmental goals/objectives. * Assists in the evaluation and documentation of goal achievements, issues and recommendations. * Assists with the plan for renovation, relocation, and other activities related to physical facilities, especially in areas that effect patient care delivery. MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS: * Coordinates special projects and participates on interdisciplinary committees and task forces as assigned. * Performs related duties as required. SALARY RANGE: Actual salary commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation
$60k-79k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Manager of Clinical Appeals
The Ohio State University 4.4
Remote
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Job Title:Manager of Clinical AppealsDepartment:Health System Shared Services | Revenue Cycle Clinical Support Scope of Position Revenue Cycle Clinical Support Office (RCCS) is an area within Access and Revenue Cycle Management Shared Services responsible for Clinical Pre-Certification, Case Reviews, Pre-billing edits, in-patient account validations, supporting Utilization Management, Peer to Peer processes, complex billing scenarios, audits (governmental, commercial, compliance, and internal), clinical appeals and denial management. RCCS is integral to the Revenue Cycle and supports cash collection through these various functions. Position Summary Responsible for daily operational management of Revenue Cycle Clinical Support staff, primarily involving the oversight of clinical appeals and denial analysis, resolution, and prevention for The Ohio State University Health System. Implements and supports the philosophy, mission, values, standards, policies, and procedures of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Functions within multidisciplinary teams. Leads staff on analysis and resolution of a variety of administrative and clinically related third-party payer denials and drives denial prevention efforts. The job duties require the utilization of clinical knowledge to interpret documented clinical information and apply medical necessity guidelines to determine appropriateness for services provided, including appropriate level of care (Inpatient or Observation). Is a Subject Matter Experts (SME) for commercial and governmental payer requirements and audits such as RAC, MAC, QIO, etc. Maintains an awareness of State and National Health care trends, JCAHO, CMS, and third-party payer policies and guidelines. Provides thorough support for the escalation of inappropriately denied claims to payers and external entities. Partners with Managed Care to seek resolution and appropriate reimbursement. Is a SME and leads team members in understanding critical components of Scheduling, Financial Counseling, Pre-Certification, Admissions/Discharges/Transfers, Clinical workflows and documentation, Revenue Management, Charge Description Master, Coding (Diagnosis, HCPCS, Revenue Codes, Procedure Codes, Modifiers, etc.), Medical Information Management, Release of Information, Case Management, Utilization Management, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Compliance, Managed Care, Legal, Finance, Transplant workflows, Billing, Follow Up, Cash Posting, and any other areas that maybe needed to overturn and prevent denials. Guides staff on how to determine the strength of an appeal and author effective appeal letters. Also guides staff on understanding and interpreting the following and how they impact denials: payer remits and denial/remark codes, payer policies and manuals, and managed care contract terms. Responsible for analyzing accounts prior to adjustment to determine if all appropriate steps have been taken to obtain payment. Conducts quality assurance reviews and continuous process improvement on work done by staff and helps drive increase recoveries while maintaining lower AR. Is highly independent, self-motivated, versatile, with strong communication skills. Is flexible and very adaptable to change given the frequent pace of change in health care and in revenue cycle. Follows direction from leadership and seeks to continuously exhaust the various avenues to overturn denials, increase recoveries, and reduce AR. Develops and implements policies, procedures, workflows, and auditing procedures. Supports the incorporation of technology to facilitate and improve workflows. Serves as a resource on governmental regulatory interpretation. Significant involvement with physicians, physician leaders, administrators, and other departments. Minimum Qualifications For Hire Required: · Bachelor's degree in nursing with current license required, advanced degree preferred. · Minimum of 5 years clinical care experience, caring for patients, anticipating their needs, and understanding the physician's plan of care. · Minimum of 8 years denials and appeals experience. · Five years of management experience in denials and appeals. · Experience collaborating with physicians and their designees. · Strong, proven analytical skills. Ability to make educated decisions. · Extensive knowledge of clinical operations and patient flow. · Skilled at synthesizing large volumes of information and concisely communicating either verbally or in writing. · Proficient in Microsoft Office Products such as: Word, Power Point, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, OneNote, etc. · Proficient in Adobe Professional Proficient in using email, fax machines, copy machines, internet browsers. · Proficient at typing. · Proficient in Technology, Computer, and Web applications. Must be able to multitask and move between applications quickly and frequently. Must be able to orientate self to new applications quickly. Must be able to manage complexities of having to work in multiple applications such as IHIS, MS Office products, 3M, and all payer websites/applications. Additional Information:Location:Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242) Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
$46k-61k yearly est. Auto-Apply 11d ago
Head of Health Sciences Services (Librarian)
University of Houston 4.1
Houston, TX jobs
The University of Houston (UH) Libraries seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking leader to serve as the Head of the Health Sciences Services (HSS) department. The Head of HSS provides vision, leadership, and strategy for health science services across two Libraries locations, the Health Sciences Library and the Medical Library. The position offers exciting opportunities to enhance library services during a time of growth and expansion, as the university seeks to become a designated Health Science Center, double health-related research expenditures, and grow health programs and partnerships. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Student Engagement (RASE), the Head of HSS collaboratively establishes departmental priorities in alignment with the Libraries' strategic plan and in support of research and student success in the health sciences. This position leads the delivery of specialized services in the areas of medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, social work, and other health professional programs. The Head of HSS collaborates with other Libraries units to offer research support, information literacy instruction, and relevant collections across the health sciences disciplines. They also oversee onsite services at both HSS library locations and ensure alignment with workflows across departments. The Head of HSS is responsible for managing department personnel, including providing coaching and support for effective goal setting and professional development. The Head of Health Sciences Services is a promotion-eligible librarian position. Librarians hold academic rank pursuant to the University of Houston Libraries' Bylaws Document. They are expected to develop a record of service, scholarship, and professional involvement. UH Libraries supports the ongoing professional development of librarians, and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning. Required Qualifications: * Master's degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program * Professional experience in a health sciences library, academic library, or relevant healthcare setting * Demonstrated knowledge of best practices, current issues, and trends for health sciences and medical library services * Demonstrated ability to provide vision and leadership for a library department * Ability to work strategically and collaboratively in a complex, changing environment Preferred Qualifications: * Experience managing research and/or information literacy services * Professional experience with budget management and reporting Salary: Salary is dependent on qualifications and rank. Department head salary ranges are $90,000-$92,000 for Assistant Librarians and $97,000-$99,000 for Associate Librarians. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs, including TIAA; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax. Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Visit the UH Libraries Employment page for more information: ****************************************** Potential applicants seeking further information should contact Santi Thompson, Interim Associate Dean for Organizational Development, Learning, and Talent, at ************ or ******************. As part of their application, candidates should include contact information for three (3) professional references and an unofficial transcript of their ALA-accredited library/information science degree. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
$97k-99k yearly Easy Apply 60d+ ago
Nurse Manager - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
The Clinical Research Unit is a service center for the entire institution, which conducts clinical trials from different disciplines with over 100 open trials in a clinic setting. The department has several upcoming studies that need a nurse to perform direct bedside clinical duties for patients enrolled on clinical trial including infusions, IVs, vital signs, administer medications and assessments required per protocol. (Clinical Research Units - Investigator Resources - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences - UTHealth Houston) Nurse Manager/Supervisor and clinical trial experience actively providing patient care. Coordinate Research trials in the Clinical Research Unit across multiple disciplines, including leading trials and actively providing patient care. Manage research nurses and staff What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Directs, supervises, and coordinates nursing staff to assure high quality, optimum patient care. Responsible for the management and evaluation of clinical personnel and may provide direction to operational, clinical and administrative staff in a clinic or clinics. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Coordinates the schedules of the department physicians, administrative and nursing staff to ensure adequate coverage and maximum utilization of manpower. 2. Manages the duty assignments of clinical staff which includes, but is not limited to, Staff Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Medical Assistants based on availability of physicians and patient load. May "fill in" to provide coverage because of illness, vacations, or emergencies. 3. Schedules for as many as 160 doctors who may see up to 700 patients per week. 4. Monitors departmental expenditures against a budget. May compile daily and monthly administrative reports. Works closely with Department Chairman's Office, Human Resources, Emergency Room, clinical quality and safety, Purchasing, area hospitals, and laboratories. 5. May be responsible for the economical/efficient and quality performance of assigned clinic/area. Formulates goals and outcomes using an evidence-based and theoretical analysis of available data to reduce patient and community risks. 6. Directs proper handling of patient records, coordinates with other medical departments and hospitals for admissions and scheduling, makes decisions involving personnel changes and assignments, type and quantity of supplies needed, and proper solution to any problems arising with patients over scheduling, appointments, or charges. 7. Handles phone calls from patients regarding medical problems and laboratory results. Refers questions or problems of an unusual medical or emergent nature to physicians. 8. Monitors and maintains inventory levels in order to assure efficient clinic operation. 9. Ensures compliance with specifications of regulatory and accrediting agencies in order to meet federal, state, and local standards. Utilizes tools of quality improvement to collect and report quality data. 10. Instructs subordinates in proper examination room techniques and procedures and often gives lectures and demonstrations of new procedures in order to update knowledge of nursing care. 11. Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. 12. Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Current nursing licensure in the State of Texas BLS Certification ACLS/PALS Certification preferred Certification in area of specialty preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school. Associate s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school and 4 years of experience, in addition to the three years to meet the minimum experience requirement, may be substituted for the Bachelor s degree. Minimum Experience: Three years of experience required; prior supervisory experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$59k-73k yearly est. 38d ago
Hospital Nurse Manager - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston is hiring Hospital Nurse Managers to join our growing team! At BSC, we have the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the country, serving the region with a 500+ bed facility. Our dedicated health care employees have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of mental health specialties and cutting-edge research. At Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC the Hospital Nurse Manager has an excellent opportunity to support and lead the care of patients across a variety of specialties. With 23 specialized inpatient units, our facility provides individualized care across: * Child & Adolescent Psychiatry * Adult & Geriatric Care * Co-occurring Disorders * Psychosis Treatment * Competency Restoration To be successful in this position, the Hospital Nurse Manager should have in-depth experience with data-based decision making, tracking and looking at data trends. The Hospital Nurse Manager will be a change agent for BSC/HCPC and someone who can use clinical skills, data analytical skills, and leadership skills, to effectively manage large units with complex activities. In addition, they will participate in the rotation of On-Call-Administrator as needed and cover for the Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) role as needed. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM / Participation in the rotation of On-Call-Administrator as needed and cover for the Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) role as needed. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Managerial oversight of all clinical, fiscal, compliance, environmental, and human resources activities for multiple inpatient units. Responsible for the management, evaluation, and coordination of nursing staff, and the direction of patient services for more than 60 inpatient beds. Position Key Accountabilities: Essential Functions * Provides direction, organization and supervision to 60 plus registered nurses, psychiatric technicians and other nursing services staff to ensure high quality inpatient care on a 24/7 basis. * Participates in the rotation of On-Call-Administrator as needed and cover for the Chief Nurse Officer (CNO) role as needed. * Oversees the scheduling/staffing system for Nursing Services to ensure compliance with the approved Staffing Plan and Guidelines. * Collaborates with all clinical treatment members, medical staff and other department heads regarding clinical operations. * Oversees the financial operations, to include management of a $16 million dollar budget, in collaboration with the CNO. * Oversees risk management / performance improvement processes for Nursing Services, to include analyzing data, root cause analysis, and submission of action plans, etc. as indicated. * Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency specifications to meet federal, state and local standards. * Provides guidance, mentorship and feedback to House Supervisors, Clinical Care Coordinators and others to assist in the development of management and leadership skills. * Leads hospital-wide initiatives related to clinical staff issues or patient care issues by chairing and organizing committees. * Initiates and conducts interdisciplinary meetings with all treatment staff, participates and leads ad hoc committees as required by the department. * Monitors and provides oversight of each unit budget, ensures availability of supplies, replacement of essential unit equipment and purchase of new items to assure efficient unit operations. * Conducts/participates and presents research on a national level. * Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school required Minimum Experience: 5 years of nursing experience required (psychiatric setting highly preferred) Prior supervisory experience preferred Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$59k-73k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Chief Nursing Officer - Behavioral Sciences Campus
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
Chief Nursing Nursing Officer (CNO) Behavioral Health Campus Cielo is partnering with UTHealth Houston in this search. Please direct all nominations and inquiries to Lauren Morton via email at *****************************. The Chief Nursing Officer functions as the principal administrative head of Nursing and related services. Responsible for and has oversight of appropriate administrative structures, systems, financial and operational activities, research, academic, and health and safety concerns necessary to direct and facilitate the delivery of patient care. Provide direction relating to nursing services necessary to further the missions of service, education and research. The Chief Nursing Officer is designated as the Nurse Executive for regulatory agency monitoring. Position Responsibilities: * Participate in the development and implementation of the hospital's plan for providing patient care. * Participate in developing hospital-wide patient care programs, policies and procedures to ensure that patient care needs are assessed and improvements are implemented and evaluated. * Establish processes for the development of systemic review of nursing standards of patient care, standards of nursing practiced and policies and procedures. * Participate in the decision-making structures and processes with other hospital leaders in developing the hospital's mission, strategic plans, budgets, resource allocations, operational plans, and policies. * Formulate goals, plans, and programs for the nursing department and integrate them with the overall hospital goals, plans and programs. * Establish, maintain, and evaluate a nursing department structure which maximizes the potential of each individual in contributing to the goals of the department and the organization. * Monitor and prepare reports to provide information for decision making and review of services provided. * Assist in the planning of strategic documents such as the strategic plan, operating plan and budgets. * Organize nursing operations and functions through appropriate departmentalization and delegation of duties to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Administration in meeting short term and long-term goals. * Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection; hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. * Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. * Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: * Extensive experience in behavioral health nursing and familiarity with current trends and best practices * Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement methodologies * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and motivate diverse teams * Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets and allocate resources effectively * Track record of implementing successful quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practices * Experience with electronic health records and healthcare technology systems Experience: * 7 years of experience with a combination of patient care services, specialty healthcare setting and management experience required Education: * BSN degree required * Master's Degree in Nursing (or related field) required Certification: * Registered Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$63k-83k yearly est. 14d ago
Assistant Nurse Manager - Internal Medicine
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. The Department of Internal Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Assistant Nurse Manager to lead and support our clinical team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure safe, high-quality patient care while managing and coordinating nursing personnel across our clinics. You'll provide operational, clinical, and administrative guidance, uphold Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and infection control standards, and drive compliance in critical areas such as emergency cart readiness and medication management. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, staff development, and operational efficiency, we invite you to make a meaningful impact with us. The schedule for this position will be 7:30a - 4:30p. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring safe, effective clinical nursing care for all patients. Responsible for the management, evaluation, and coordination of nursing personnel. Provides direction to operational, clinical and administrative staff in a clinic or clinics. Position Key Accountabilities: * Assists the Nurse Manager and/or the Practice Manager/Sr. Practice Manager in the management and coordination of the daily activities for an assigned clinic(s). * Assist in the development implementation/evaluation of unit/departmental goals. Participates in decision-making with the Nurse Manager, practice manager, medical director, and other supervisory personnel. * Assists in resolving interdepartmental and intradepartmental problems/concerns. Actively participates in performance initiatives. Facilitates change process. * Acts in-charge in the absence of the Nurse Manager, Practice Manager/Sr. Practice Manager or other supervisory personnel. * Investigates, communicates and follows through on concerns expressed by patients, families and/or staff. Effectively communicates with patients, families and staff. * Supports nursing research by participating in research activities where appropriate. * Participates in the continuing education process, identifies own professional needs and assists with education and orientation of clinical staff and students. * Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and terminations, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. * Utilizes tools of quality improvement to collect and report quality data. * Other duties as assigned. EHS and Infection Control Compliance * Ensure adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and infection control standards. * Manage Emergency Cart compliance, including: * Regular checks of Emergency Cart medication supplies. * Inventory and restocking of Emergency Cart medications. * Monitor and maintain Medication Refrigerator compliance. * Perform other compliance-related duties as assigned. Clinical Oversight * Ensuring that staff arrive at scheduled start times. * Conduct clinical observations to ensure quality and safety in patient care. * Provide feedback and coaching to staff based on observations. Operational Workflow Management * Drive timely completion of In-Basket items within Epic. * Oversee and ensure completion of Fax Queue tasks. * Monitor and address workflow bottlenecks. Staff Education and Support * Organize and lead staff education activities. * Provide customer service training to enhance patient experience. * Cover staff lunches and absences as needed to maintain operations. Patient Experience * Perform patient satisfaction rounding to gather feedback and improve service. * Address patient concerns promptly and professionally. Other Assigned Duties * Support leadership initiatives and special projects as directed. * Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve clinic efficiency and compliance. Certification/Skills: * Clinical specialty certification determined by the department required * Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required * Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education: * Bachelor's degree in nursing plus three years nursing experience, OR Associates degree in nursing plus five years nursing experience, OR Nursing diploma (3-year program) plus four years nursing experience. Minimum Experience: Nursing experience preferably including some managerial/supervisory experience. The number of years varies depending on the education level attained. Physical Requirements: * Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: * This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: * Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$58k-70k yearly est. 10d ago
MCC Clinical RN - Associate
Ut Health San Antonio 4.5
San Antonio, TX jobs
The MCC Clinical Registered Nurse - Associate provides direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. Demonstrated competence in preparing equipment and aiding physicians during treatment and examination of patients. Works under the general supervision of the department leadership. Demonstrates the ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally. Demonstrates analytical thinking - this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient. Required certifications must remain current and valid. Licenses and Certifications: RN Registered Nurse State Licensure - Required BLS Basic Life Support - Required Provides direct nursing care to patients in a clinic setting to include: Preparing equipment and aiding physician during treatment and examination of patients, performing complex medical testing and providing interpretations of results, consulting with physicians and implementing treatment plans. Administers prescribed medications and treatments, observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions. Develops protocols and procedure manuals. Performs daily maintenance checks and the preparation of rooms, instruments, supplies and performs or schedules routine maintenance of equipment. Documents patient care and treatment and assists with training of staff. Performs all other duties as assigned.
$56k-74k yearly est. Auto-Apply 20d ago
MCC Clinical RN - Intermediate (Medical Oncology MCC)
Ut Health San Antonio 4.5
San Antonio, TX jobs
The MCC Clinical Registered Nurse�Intermediate provides direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. The nurse demonstrates independence when preparing equipment and aiding physicians during patient treatment and examination. The nurse works under the limited supervision of the department leadership. Demonstrates the ability to function within the required nursing process as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates the ability to support the mission, vision and patient promise throughout all interactions. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally. Demonstrates analytical thinking - this role requires analyzing information and using logic to coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. Demonstrates the ability to participate as an integral part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing the highest quality of care to the patient. Required certifications must remain current and valid. Licenses and Certifications: RN Registered Nurse State Licensure Required. BLS Basic Life Support Required. Assists assigned medical provider and mid-level in the clinical setting including but not limited to: the physical examination of patients, performing complex medical testing and providing interpretations of results, consulting with physicians and implements treatment plan and the administration of medications and injections as needed. Works closely with the assigned medical assistant to ensure all chart preparation is complete and ready for clinic. Works closely with assigned scheduler to ensure referrals, follow up appointments, diagnostic tests, etc. are scheduled accordingly per medical provider/mid-level orders. Calls-in prescriptions and refills for patients. Obtains prior authorization as needed on medications, diagnostic tests, and other medical procedures. Triages patient calls and works closely with call center team members. Assists and arranges for hospital admissions as needed. Follows-up on diagnostic tests and labs, and ensures they are reported to the medical provider. Performs all other duties as assigned.
$56k-74k yearly est. Auto-Apply 21h ago
MCC Clinical RN - Intermediate (Medical Oncology MCC)
Ut Health San Antonio 4.5
San Antonio, TX jobs
The MCC Clinical Registered Nurse Intermediate provides direct nursing care to patients at the Mays Cancer Center. The nurse demonstrates independence when preparing equipment and aiding physicians during patient treatment and examination. The nurse works under the limited supervision of the department leadership.
$56k-74k yearly est. 31d ago
Staff Nurse I/II (Pedi Surgery)
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. We are a fast-paced outpatient clinic within the Pediatric General Surgery division, and we're excited to grow our team. The staff nurse will be responsible for maintaining relationships with multiple providers, patient-focused assessments and triage. Our clinic operates Monday through Friday, with flexible shifts from either 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Weekends and major holidays are off. You would be joining a collaborative team that includes eight surgeons, four nurse practitioners, and dedicated medical assistants. Salary Ranges: * Staff Nurse I: $62,000 - $93,000 * Staff Nurse II: $68,000 - $103,000 Benefits Highlights: * Excellent benefits package (view link for more information ***************************************************************************************** * No cost for employee healthcare premiums * Please note: parking is not covered and will be an out-of-pocket expense If you're interested in learning more or would like to set up an interview, please respond to this email. We look forward to speaking with you! Benefits | Human Resources | UTHealth Houston Learn about UTHealth Houston employee medical benefits, retirement programs, compensation, work schedules and more. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Functions as a member of collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. 2. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act. 3. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment. 4. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing both focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. 5. Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. 6. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. 7. Develops and implements teaching plans for patients concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. 8. Evaluates patients' response and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. 9. Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated. 10. Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. 11. May be responsible for compiling daily or monthly reports. 12. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. 13. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. 14. Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. 15. Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required * Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, Associate's degree in nursing, or diploma from an accredited nursing school. Minimum Experience: None Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX For a complete list please visit *************************** Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. INDRN123
$68k-103k yearly 60d+ ago
Staff Nurse I - Neurosurgery (TMC)
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. UTHealth Houston Neurosciences is hiring for a Staff Nurse I to join their team of professionals. The Staff Nurse will be responsible for assisting in scheduling appointments, minor procedures, monitoring patient side effect and plan of care, intake and screening, coordination with external entities, coordinating patient care via referrals, scheduling and answering patient inquiries, scheduling surgeries and more. This is a M-F day shift opportunity with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Location: 6400 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030 Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Functions as a member of collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. 2. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act. 3. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment. 4. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing both focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. 5. Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. 6. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. 7. Develops and implements teaching plans for patients concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. 8. Evaluates patients' response and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. 9. Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated. 10. Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. 11. May be responsible for compiling daily or monthly reports. 12. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. 13. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. 14. Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. 15. Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required * Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, Associate's degree in nursing, or diploma from an accredited nursing school. Minimum Experience: None Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX For a complete list please visit *************************** Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. INDRN123
$48k-61k yearly est. 9d ago
Staff Nurse III (Pediatric Surgery)
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Monday - Friday (8am-5pm) schedule. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: The pediatric surgery specialty clinic RN Functions in a clinical lead role in a collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Aims to provide safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. 2. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by the Nurse Practice Act. 3. Assures compliance with quality standards, and regulatory and accrediting agency specifications to meet federal, state and local standards. 4. Assists clinical and administrative staff in formulating goals and objectives .to meet both qualitative and quantitative outcomes. 5. Participates in the development of nursing and clinical policies procedures, and competencies. Develops and/or acquires instructional materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to conduct training continuing education and staff development. 6. Prepares and maintains records and reports concerning operations. Remains abreast of developments and evidence based practice by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers, and reading pertinent literature. Incorporates such advancements in continuing education and nursing practice. 7. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of equipment, staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, efficient and safe use of equipment. 8. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. 9. Prioritizes, synthesizes, and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. 10. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and supervision of unlicensed staff. 11. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. 12. Develops and implements teaching plans concerning maintenance, promotion, and restoration of health. Evaluates patients' responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. 13. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. 14. Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated. 15. Performs onsite and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. 16. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. 17. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. 18. Adheres to the standard of practice for professional nursing. 19. Acts as a clinical and leadership resource for team members. 20. All other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Current nursing licensure in the State of Texas. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing plus two year of nursing experience, OR, Associates degree in nursing from an accredited School of Nursing plus four years of nursing experience, OR, Nursing diploma (three year program) plus three years of nursing experience. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of nursing experience with a BSN. Three (3) years of nursing experience with a Nursing Diploma. Four (4) years of nursing experience with an ADN. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX For a complete list please visit *************************** Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. INDRN123
$48k-61k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Staff Nurse II - Pediatrics
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
This Staff Nurse position is part of a multidisciplinary outpatient team; excellent clinical and administrative team guidance and training available in working with an adult and pediatric specialty population. Position is M-F, 8am-5pm, has great UTH benefits and is a supportive environment for professional growth. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating a plan of nursing care for patients in an assigned area. May be responsible for the administration of the clinic or unit. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Assists doctors or dentists in the delivery of quality nursing patient care including routine office, surgical procedures performed under local anesthesia. Interviews new patients, takes blood pressure readings, records vital statistics, and administers drugs and treatments. Sets up equipment; provides instruments needed; and removes, cleans, and sterilizes them after an operation. Removes sutures and changes dressings. 2. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and facilities. Schedules operations at hospitals including admissions procedures, use of OR, all x-rays, lab requirements, and special tests for patients. May accompany physicians on rounds. Provides patient education and counseling on issues such as pre-op and post-op care. 3. Makes referrals to other agencies or health care professionals for other services where indicated. 4. Supervises upkeep of patient charts, typing of reports, telephone and appointment scheduling for patient visits and payment collection. Prepares purchase requisitions for new equipment and following up on delivery. Stocks and maintains necessary medical and clerical supplies for clinic. Keeps all equipment in sterile and working order for physicians. 5. May compile daily or monthly reports. 6. May provide direction and supervision to other clinic personnel to ensure that proper procedures are followed. Demonstrates various procedures and techniques to LVNs and other Staff Nurses in order to ensure delivery of proper patient care. 7. Makes decisions based on experience and training as to whether emergency situation exists and responds to emergency situations. May administer CPR and/or other first aid measures. 8. Stays abreast of changes in the nursing field by attending classes and seminars as well as by reading professional journals and papers. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Uses typical office and clinic equipment. * Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required * Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience; OR Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience; OR Nursing Diploma (3-year program) and two years nursing experience. Minimum Experience: Years of experience varies based on education level. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX For a complete list please visit *************************** Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$48k-61k yearly est. 17d ago
Staff Nurse II/ III - Internal Medicine - Nephrology Clinic
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. We are seeking a full‑time Staff Nurse to join the UTHealth Department of Internal Medicine in Houston, TX, supporting our Nephrology Clinic. In this role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary care team, delivering comprehensive support to patients and families with a wide range of complex and evolving healthcare needs. Your work will help ensure that care is consistently safe, effective, patient‑centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Key Accountabilities: * Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. * Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act. * Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment. * Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. * Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. * Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. * Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. * Develops and implements teaching plans concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. Evaluates patients' responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. * Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. * Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated. * Performs onsite and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. * Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. * Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. * Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. * Acts as a clinical and leadership resource for team members. * Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Uses typical office and clinic equipment. * Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required * Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education: * Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience; OR Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience; OR Nursing Diploma (3 year program) and two years nursing experience. Minimum Experience: * Years of experience varies based on education level. Physical Requirements: * Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: * This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: * Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX * For a complete list please visit *************************** Residency Requirement: * Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. INDRN123
$48k-61k yearly est. 21d ago
RN I/II/III - Ob/Gyn (Greater Heights)
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. The Registered Nurse (RN) working in our UT Physicians Women's Center (Greater Heights) will function as a member of clinical team performing a supportive role in the delivery of patient care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. This position is a hybrid role (2-3 times per week) with a Friendly atmosphere, Great location, Convenient Parking. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Location: UT Physicians Women's Center - Greater Heights 1631 North Loop West, Houston, 77008 Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. 2. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act. 3. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment. 4. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing both focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. 5. Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. 6. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. 7. Develops and implements teaching plans for patients concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. 8. Evaluates patients' response and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. 9. Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated. 10. Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. 11. May be responsible for compiling daily or monthly reports. 12. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. 13. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. 14. Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. 15. Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required * Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, Associate's degree in nursing, or diploma from an accredited nursing school. Minimum Experience: None Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX For a complete list please visit *************************** Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. INDRN123
$55k-73k yearly est. 42d ago
RN II (Days) - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
UTHealth Houston's John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center, the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the country, is hiring Registered Nurses to join their team of professionals on the day shift. For these positions, the ideal candidate will have psychiatric nursing experience, trauma informed experience, and be comfortable working with the patient population. The John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center at UTHealth Houston, inclusive of the Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC), offers individualized inpatient treatment options for a variety of behavioral health disorders across the 23 units on-site. These units include treatment in child/adolescent, adult/geriatric, co-occurring disease, psychosis, and competency restoration units. Schedule: Day Shift, 7am-7pm. Nurses work 7 shifts in a two-week period (3/4 split matrix schedule) Orientation Schedule: All new hires will go through a 4-week mandatory orientation process: * 2 Week Hospital Wide Education Orientation: 8:00am - 4:30pm * 2 Week Unit-Based Orientation working 7a day shifts What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Assesses patients' medical and psychiatric needs and provides professional nursing care in response to this assessment. Directs and supervises the delivery of care by other nursing team members (LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians) in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Assesses patient needs, plans and implements patient care activities and evaluates the patients' response to the treatment. 2. Assists patient and families in discharge planning, including instructions concerning medications, safety issues post-discharge, home care, potential problems and appropriate follow-up for additional support needed. 3. Participates in regularly scheduled team conferences and collaborates with the related health care providers in treatment, discharge planning and provisions of care. 4. Functions as the liaison between patients and physicians, other multidisciplinary team members and community agencies/resources. 5. Documents patient care and outcomes per hospital policy and accrediting agencies. 6. Administers medication and other therapeutic interventions, as ordered by the physician. 7. Makes decisions based on experience and training as to whether emergency situation exists and responds to emergency situations. May administer CPR and/or other first aid measures. 8. Remains abreast of developments in the field of nursing by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers and reading pertinent literature. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required * Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by American Red Cross or American Heart Association (AHA) required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience; OR Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience; OR Nursing Diploma (3 year program) and two years nursing experience; OR will accept ADN with two years experience at HCPC as a Staff Nurse I. Minimum Experience: Years of experience varies based on education level. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$55k-73k yearly est. 3d ago
RN II (Nights) - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Houston, TX jobs
UTHealth Houston's John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center, the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the country, is hiring Registered Nurses to join their team of professionals on the night shift. For these positions, the ideal candidate will have at least two years of psychiatric nursing experience, be comfortable working with the patient population, and be willing and able to work night shift. The John S. Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center at UTHealth Houston, inclusive of the Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC), offers individualized inpatient treatment options for a variety of behavioral health disorders across the 23 units on-site. These units include treatment in child/adolescent, adult/geriatric, co-occurring disease, psychosis, and competency restoration units. Schedule: Night Shift, 7pm-7am. Nurses work 7 shifts in a two-week period (3/4 split matrix schedule) Orientation Schedule: All new hires will go through a 4-week mandatory orientation process: * 2 Week Hospital Wide Education Orientation: 8:00am - 4:30pm * 2 Week Unit-Based Orientation: The shifts are a combination of approximately 2 shifts working 7am and approximately 5 shifts working 7pm. Please note: All new hires are brought in for the night shift. If moving to the day shift is the goal, your name will be placed on the waitlist for the internal movement into a day position, once available. This could take 6 months or longer. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Summary: Assesses patients' medical and psychiatric needs and provides professional nursing care in response to this assessment. Directs and supervises the delivery of care by other nursing team members (LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians) in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Assesses patient needs, plans and implements patient care activities and evaluates the patients' response to the treatment. 2. Assists patient and families in discharge planning, including instructions concerning medications, safety issues post-discharge, home care, potential problems and appropriate follow-up for additional support needed. 3. Participates in regularly scheduled team conferences and collaborates with the related health care providers in treatment, discharge planning and provisions of care. 4. Functions as the liaison between patients and physicians, other multidisciplinary team members and community agencies/resources. 5. Documents patient care and outcomes per hospital policy and accrediting agencies. 6. Administers medication and other therapeutic interventions, as ordered by the physician. 7. Makes decisions based on experience and training as to whether emergency situation exists and responds to emergency situations. May administer CPR and/or other first aid measures. 8. Remains abreast of developments in the field of nursing by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers and reading pertinent literature. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license. CPR certified. Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one year nursing experience; OR Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three years nursing experience; OR Nursing Diploma (3 year program) and two years nursing experience; OR will accept ADN with two years' experience at HCPC as a Staff Nurse I. Minimum Experience: Years of experience varies based on education level. Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215 Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
$55k-73k yearly est. 3d ago
RN I/II/III - Ob/Gyn Women's Center (Sugar Land)
Ut Health Science Center at Houston 4.8
Sugar Land, TX jobs
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in. The Registered Staff Nurse (RN) working in our UT Physicians (Sugar Land) Women's Center functions as a member of collaborative interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care to patients and families with complex healthcare needs that may be both predictable and unpredictable. Triage patient calls for providers, calls patient with results, surgery scheduling, assisting with FMLA paperwork. Assisting providers with injections. Aims to provide care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable. UT Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to providing the highest quality women's healthcare in a compassionate and supportive environment. We specialize in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology. We offer routine services for annual exams, contraception, health care screening and routine obstetrics. We have specialists in urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and high-risk maternal fetal medicine. We can offer our patients innovative techniques with robotic and minimally invasive surgery. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus: * 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees * Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) * The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue! * Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) * Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... * Free financial and legal counseling * Free mental health counseling services * Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs * Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. * Resources for child and elder care * Plus many more! Position Location: UT Physicians (Sugar Land) Women's Center 17510 W. Grand Parkway S. Suite 430 Sugar Land Tx 77479 Schedule: Full-Time, Mon-Fri Position Key Accountabilities: 1. Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction. 2. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by Nurse Practice Act. 3. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies, and efficient and safe use of equipment. 4. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families/populations by performing both focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. 5. Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. 6. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. 7. Develops and implements teaching plans for patients concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. 8. Evaluates patients' response and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. 9. Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated. 10. Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. 11. May be responsible for compiling daily or monthly reports. 12. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. 13. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines. 14. Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. 15. Other duties as assigned. Certification/Skills: * Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) required * Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, Associate's degree in nursing, or diploma from an accredited nursing school. Minimum Experience: None Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Veteran Information: Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0906, 0944, 46N1E, 46N1, 46N3, 46N4, 46NX, 66b, 66C, 66H, 68C, L03A, 4A0X1, 66E, 66G, 66S, 290X, 46AX, 46FX For a complete list please visit *************************** Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. INDRN123
$55k-73k yearly est. 30d ago