ASSIST MGR NURSE - Wound Care Program

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for their Wound Care Program. This full-time position involves supervising nursing staff, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with care standards. The role offers professional growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing teamwork and commitment to patient satisfaction.

Benefits

PPO medical plan with no cost for full-time employees

Paid Time Off starting Day One

Retirement program through TRS

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as an RN required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications needed.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate patient care by nursing personnel.
• Manage staff and staffing assignments.
• Promote professional growth and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Patient Care Management

Staff Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Asst. Nurse Manager - Wound Care Program

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
  
  

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education Graduate of an accredited Nursing program and Bachelor's Degree BSN
• Experience 3 years Experience as an RN and Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.
• Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire and (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, course accredited by AHA or ARC. Upon Hire and Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license; BCLS. Upon Hire and Specialty areas may have increased certification/license requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.
  
  

Job Duties

• Directly supervises and evaluates the provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to the unit. Makes daily patient rounds. Does 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. 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 and Assistant Manager, Care Coordination, 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 RL Solutions. 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. 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 scores. Works with Unit Manager, Assistant Manager Care Coordination, Transition Coordinator and other disciplines to streamline discharge of patients and reaches goals for time to discharge from orders written.
• Collects information and maintains records regarding performance and contributions on an on-going 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 Kronos records on a daily basis, monitoring for trends that require intervention i.e.., late clock-ins, incremental overtime, missed punches.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Nursing

Organization

866200 - Wound Ostomy Nursing - CUH

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Jun 10, 2025, 9:34:53 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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