Nurse Supervisor, Musculoskeletal

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a Nurse Supervisor, Musculoskeletal to oversee outpatient services, supervise staff, coordinate patient care, and implement policies. This exempt, 40-hour weekly role reports to the Nurse Manager and emphasizes quality improvement and compliance.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, care coordination, documentation and billing oversight, and active participation in community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field and clinical experience.
• Texas RN license and BLS certification required.
• Exemption from FLSA with 40 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Supervises clinical staff, evaluates performance and coordinates schedules.
• Coordinates patient care and collaborates on care plans.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and conducts documentation audits.
• Manages patient records, billing, and inventory.
• Participates in community outreach and health programs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Patient care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN license (Texas)

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Billing software

Job description

Job Posting Title: Nurse Supervisor, Musculoskeletal

Hiring Department: Dell Medical School

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

PURPOSE

The Clinical Nurse Supervisor oversees the daily operations of outpatient services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, this role manages clinical staff, coordinates patient care, and implements policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision and Management
  • Supervises and evaluates clinical staff performance.
  • Coordinates staff schedules and assignments.
  • Provides training and development opportunities for staff.
• Patient Care Coordination
  • Ensures efficient patient flow and timely care.
  • Addresses patient concerns and resolves issues.
  • Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop care plans.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance
  • Ensures adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Conducts regular audits of clinical documentation.
  • Implements quality improvement initiatives.
• Administrative Duties
  • Manages patient records and ensures accurate documentation.
  • Oversees billing and coding processes.
  • Maintains inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
• Community Outreach
  • Participates in community health programs.
  • Promotes outpatient services to the public.
  • Engages in local and state advocacy efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field with At Least 3 year(s) of experience in a clinical setting.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field with At Least 5 year(s) of experience in outpatient care management.
• Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

SALARY RANGE

$93,500+ depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility

• Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.
• Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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