Hospital - Adv Care RN Assistant Manager

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio seeks an Advanced Care RN Assistant Manager to partner with a Nurse Manager, oversee patient care and nursing services on their unit and shift, and promote quality care within a fiscally responsible framework.

The role involves direct supervision, rounds, staffing management, discharge coordination, and ongoing staff development through coaching and performance reporting, with required TX RN license and BSN.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of growth and development across lifespan and ability to assess data for age-specific needs.
• Ability to apply concepts, policies, and practices in complex situations.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication; ability to lead and collaborate with health-care and administrative teams.
• Ability to contribute to initiatives and improve workflows in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic health records.
• Knowledge of planning, resource allocation, HR concepts, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to organize work within schedule constraints and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises and evaluates patient care by staff on the unit.
• Makes daily patient rounds and completes random chart audits.
• Manages staffing to meet productivity targets and revises assignments per shift needs.
• Coordinates staffing with Central Staffing Office/House Supervisor and adjusts for census/acuity.
• Supports staff development and provides coaching; reports to Unit Manager.
• Ensures event reporting is accurate; investigates events and notifies leadership of high-risk situations.
• Collaborates with care teams to streamline discharge processes and meet discharge goals.
• Maintains self-scheduling and attendance records; monitors overtime and punctuality.
• Manages inventory and equipment; facilitates returns and addresses supply needs.
• Assists leadership with accreditation readiness audits and participates in hospital work groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Growth and development knowledge

Lifespan assessment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative leadership

MS Office proficiency

Electronic health records

Resource planning

Scheduling & prioritization

Customer service

Problem solving

RN license TX or compact

BLS certification

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Description

The Advanced Care RN Assistant 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 promoting quality, evidence-based care, and patient satisfaction in a fiscally responsive manner. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manages staff to meet established productivity targets as appropriate. Review staffing/nursing assignments and revise them 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 ensure safe delivery of care.
• 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. Provides timely, confidential coaching and/or counseling of nursing personnel as appropriate and follows up with accurate reports to Unit Manager.
• Assures first-person reporting of events through the Event Reporting System. Ensures all staff are competent in entering event reports and serves as a resource when necessary. Investigates the facts of event reports. Facilitates timely receipt of these reports for follow-up by the Unit Manager and notifies the Nurse Manager/Risk Manager immediately of high-risk situations.
• Works with Unit Manager, Care Management/Coordination, Physicians, Nurse Navigators, and other disciplines to streamline discharge of patients and achieve goals for discharge efficiency.
• 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 leadership in conducting accreditation readiness audits to assess compliance with standards.
• Actively participates on hospital work groups.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts, practices, and policies and use them in complex, varied situations.
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to demonstrate effectiveness as a group leader and participant. Ability to collaborate with multiple health care and administrative leadership team members.
• Ability to contribute to initiatives and processes while supporting a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
• Proficiency with MS Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook), proficiency with electronic health records, and ability to manage clinical/administrative data.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements promptly.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment
• ** Additional Qualifications: *Current Texas Board of Nursing (or Compact State) RN license; Or a Temporary Texas RN License (Permanent TX license within 90 days upon hire). *American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, within 7 days of hire.

Education

BSN required

Required Skills

Three (3) years of RN experience. One (1) year of advanced care setting experience as an RN. One (1) year in a charge nurse role preferred.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical

UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental

Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision

Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability

Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs

Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement

Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off

A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts

Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.