Assistant RN Manager- Stem Cell Transplant - Transplant
Company: UT Health San Antonio
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Assistant RN Manager- Stem Cell Transplant
Job Summary:
The Assistant Nurse Manager will partner with an assigned Nurse
Manager to provide oversight for patient care and nursing services
on their assigned unit and shift. This includes promotion of
quality evidence-based care and patient satisfaction in a fiscally
responsive manner.
Shift: Night Shift, Assistant Nurse Managers will work 2 x 12-hour
shifts as Charge RN, and 2 x 8-hour shifts in an administration
role at the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research
Hospital.
Job Duties:
* Directly supervises and evaluates the provision of patient care
by other personnel assigned to the unit.
* Makes daily patient rounds and completes random chart audits.
* Utilizes opportunities to teach and mentor other nursing and
ancillary personnel.
* Manages staff to meet established productivity targets as
appropriate. Reviews staffing/nursing assignments and revises as
necessary to meet the specific needs of the patients on a
shift-by-shift basis.
* Coordinates staffing with Central Staffing Office/House
Supervisor. Makes ongoing changes to staffing as determined by
fluctuations in census and patient acuity, to assure safe delivery
of care.
* Role models pro-active problem solving by collaborating with
staff to ensure effective resolution of identified issues.
* Utilizes chain of command for unresolved or escalating issues and
advocates for patients and staff to provide for safe delivery of
care and/or a safe environment of care.
* Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to provide coverage
during shifts when staffing crisis/shortage occurs.
* Provides timely, confidential coaching and/or counseling of
nursing personnel as appropriate and follows up with accurate
reports to Unit Manager.
* Promotes and enthusiastically supports professional growth of
staff by providing equal opportunities for participation in
unit-based activities, patient care/unit decisions, hospital
committees, and/or continuing education.
* Responsible for maintaining/improving/implementing plans for
employee engagement scores.
* Assures first person reporting of events through Event Reporting
System. Ensures all staff are competent in entering event reports
and serves as a resource when necessary. Investigates facts of
event reports. Facilitates timely receipt of these reports for
follow-up by the Unit Manager and notifies Nurse Manager/Risk
Manager immediately of high-risk situations.
* Actively participates in routine and special patient care
conferences.
* Responsible for maintaining/improving/implementing plans for
patient satisfaction survey scores.
* Works with Unit Manager, Care Management/Coordination,
Physicians, Nurse Navigators, and other disciplines to streamline
discharge of patients and achieve goals for discharge
efficiency.
* Collects information and maintains records regarding performance
and contributions on an ongoing basis throughout the fiscal year.
Provides input and/or conducts annual performance reviews and
orientation evaluation of personnel assigned to the unit.
* Coordinates self-scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage for
unit needs. Maintains daily attendance records, monitoring for
trends that require intervention i.e., late clock-ins, incremental
overtime, missed punches, etc.
* Assumes delegated responsibility for inventory control of
equipment and supplies to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Facilitates timely return of rented or borrowed specialty
equipment. Solicits staff input regarding equipment and supply
needs for the unit.
* Assists with staff meetings, special projects and the
development, implementation, and evaluation of performance
improvement activities. Communicates data and solicits input from
staff regarding performance and quality improvement i.e., patient
safety, infection control.
* Actively participates on hospital work groups.
* Assists leadership in conducting accreditation readiness audits
to assess compliance with standards.
* Supports shared leadership structure and works collaboratively to
accomplish goals and positively influence and support team
members.
* Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited School of
Nursing
* Three (3) years of RN experience with at least one (1) year
experience in area of specialty and one (1) year in a charge nurse
role.
* Current Texas BON (or Compact State) RN license or Temporary
Texas RN License. Should receive permanent TX license within 90
days
* American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification
* Specialty Certification preferred: certified Clinical Transplant
Nurse (CCTN) or certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or
certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP)
Keywords: UT Health San Antonio, Georgetown , Assistant RN Manager- Stem Cell Transplant - Transplant, Executive , San Antonio, Texas
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