Head Nurse en Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) · Lubbock, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Professional
- Oficina en Lubbock
Position Description
The Head Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating patient care services (primarily nursing services) within an assigned specialty or sub-specialty area of a clinic. Persons in this position provide supervision and coordination of service to subordinate nursing personnel and may provide various levels of direct patient care. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions.
Travel Required
None
Pay Grade Maximum
$95,220.00
Major/Essential Functions
- Ensures staff competency to function as assigned.
- Ensures nursing staff are properly trained and supervised to perform job functions.
- Monitors nursing processes to determine the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of patients and their families, based upon interpretation of comprehensive health assessment findings.
- Analyzes assessment data to identify problems, formulate goals/outcomes, and develop plans of care for patients and their families using evidence-based practice in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team members.
- Monitors communication of patient data using Electronic Health Record to support decision making for delivery of optimal patient care.
- Conducts departmental nursing staff meetings and co-facilitates clinic staff meetings. Prepares meeting minutes and reviews minutes with nursing staff members who were not present at the meeting.
- Ensures EMR training is conducted for all nursing employees and updates to EMR processes are communicated to staff in a timely manner.
- Personally assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
Monitors staff to ensure compliance with evidence-based practice. - Monitors and ensures telephonic communication between clinic staff and patients comply with departmental and organizational policy. Priority is given to patient triage. Ensures staff are properly trained and are implementing departmental protocols.
- Ensures orders for medical supplies, including medications and immunizations, are submitted in accordance with 5S standards and timed to ensure supplies necessary for patient care are available when needed. Inspects examination/treatment rooms and supply storage areas to ensure they are
properly stocked and compliant with Infection Prevention and Control policies and clinic 5S standards. - Ensures and monitors proper disinfection and sterilization of medical equipment and instrumentation.
- Ensures and monitors the preparation and operation of equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and/or procedures. Proactively communicates with Clinic Manager/Administrator regarding equipment needs and issues.
- Ensures staff evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic interventions. Ensures staff complete proper follow-up on patient care issues/messaging.
- Performs investigation of accidents/ injuries and generates Occurrence Reports for unexpected outcomes.
- Carries out Manager on Duty functions as assigned, including keeping patients informed about delays in clinic and making adjustments to provider schedules to recover service experience for patients. Performs investigations of patient complaints and generates documentation per clinic and organizational policies. Responds to/resolves complaints related to patient care or treatment issues by communicating with the patient, clinic staff, and physicians as appropriate.
- Participates in departmental emergency response drills and ensures participation of staff in organizational emergency preparedness drills.
- Performs other duties as assigned in a professional and timely manner.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
$76,140.00
Pay Basis
Monthly
Schedule Details
Monday-Thursday 8-5:30pm, Friday 8-12pm
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Previous specialty/subspecialty experience in the area where applying.
Department
Student Health Services Lbk
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program. Current RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain a Texas license. At least four years in nursing, with at least two of those years in a supervisory capacity.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
290X
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
66B, 66C, 66E, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66S, 66T
Air Force Specialty Code
46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Introduction
Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Benefits
TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
