Manager, Clinical Nurse

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The UNT Health Clinical Practice Group is the academic clinical practice for the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Focused on improving health outcomes to build a healthier community. Clinical Practice Group primary and multispecialty care clinics are located on the UNT Health campus in Fort Worth. Our care teams extend to local hospitals surgery centers long-term and continuing care centers and mobile and in-home care. The Clinical Practice Groups interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient. Physicians nurse practitioners physician assistants physical therapists pharmacists social workers psychologists specialized technicians and nurses work together while intentionally integrating health care students residents and fellows to deliver care to our community.

Position Overview

The Clinical Nurse Manager will work in partnership with the Clinic Managers and Medical Directors to administer and coordinate all clinical and nursing obligations within UNT Health Clinical Practice Group locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration nursing or other closely related field active nursing licensure and five (5) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to listen understand and assimilate a variety of information.
• Ability to read analyze and interpret contracts regulations and reports.
• Ability to apply concepts and trend analysis to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practice problems and to deal effectively with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety on instructions rules and regulations furnished in written oral diagram and schedule form.
• Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office; NexGen knowledge preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Nursing Business Administration or Healthcare Administration. Supervisory experience

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Active and unencumbered registered nurse (RN) in Texas or other compact state BLS for healthcare providers

Job Duties

• Supervision: Ensures compliance with all HSC Health policies and procedures;
• Responsible for hiring discipline conflict resolution and evaluations for clinical staff and associated human resources functions;
• Assists providers and senior management in establishing implementing productivity and performance goals for all employees directly supervised as requested;
• Clearly communicates with staff daily.
• Clinic Operations: Nurse management of clinical operations for the assigned HSC Health locations;
• Serves as the key problem-solving and conflict resource for patient provider and staff complaints for areas of concern in conjunction with the Clinic Managers and/or Medical Director;
• Apply evidence-based healthcare practices and nursing standards;
• Review patient and staff data to measure effectiveness of patient care;
• Coordinate department and clinic communication-focused activities including monthly staff meetings regular and frequent leadership meetings including meetings with Clinic Managers and Medical Directors.
• Responsible for the effective oversight of patient flow.
• Sets the clinic tone and example for all operational processes
• Financial Reporting: Ensure best practices related to purchasing and supplies maintenance;
• Understands develops tracks and recommends staffing models.
• Contributes to overall financial status through mindful spending and implementation of revenue generating initiative.
• Process/Continuous Improvement: Actively lead and participate in both department and clinic redesign activities to ensure the highest standards of behavior and performance are met.
• Monitor patient care for quality safety and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other clinic leaders as well as interdisciplinary teams and other stakeholders to develop implement and evaluate programs and services.

Physical Requirements

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit and takes actions to prevent discrimination harassment (including sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or veteran status in its application employment practices and facilities; nor permits race color national origin religion age disability veteran status or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice file a charge or report or testify assist or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.