• Facility Nurse Manager - Stiles Unit

    UTMB Health (Beaumont, TX)


    Facility Nurse Manager - Stiles Unit

     

    Beaumont, Texas, United States

     

    New

     

    Nursing & Care Management

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2502866

     

    The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

    _JOB SUMMARY_** **:

    Directs the management of nursing services and the supervision of the professional and ancillary staff on a correctional facility. Interprets, implements and monitors standards for health services in compliance with ACA standards and UTMB Correctional Managed Care systems policies and departmental procedures.

    _ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:

    + Contribute to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation.

    + Provides leadership and direction for the facility nursing services staff.

    + Provides regular communication of information to facility staff regarding unit operational, regional and system-wide issues.

    + Ensures the delivery of competent and safe patient care, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

    + Participates in budget formulation and management.

    + Ensures facility compliance with institutional, professional, regulatory, and governmental standards.

    + Assures that all staff are oriented to and competent in the performance of their duties.

    + Develops and implements quality assurance/improvement program at the facility.

    + Implements utilization management programs at the facility.

    + Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the operation of the facility.

    + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.

    + Performs related duties as required.

    _EQUIPMENT_** **:

    Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

    _WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:

    + Located in a clean and safe medical facility within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center.

    + Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.

    + Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.

    + Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.

    + Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitor equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication.

    + Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.

    + Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.

    + May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients.

    + Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities.

    + May be required to be on standby and work extended hours in extraordinary situations.

     

    Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

    _REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:

    + Graduation from an approved school of nursing.

    + Must possess and maintain a valid, current license approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.

    + Master's degree in Nursing or a related field with two (2) years of nursing supervisory experience.

    - or -

    + Bachelor's degree in Nursing with three (3) years of nursing supervisory experience.

    - or -

    + Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing with four (4) years of nursing supervisory experience.

     

    Twenty-four (24) hour accountability is required on this position.

     

    Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work 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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._

     

    Compensation