Nursing Manager - Surgical Oncology

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, seeks a Nursing Manager for the Surgical Oncology Unit. The role leads clinical operations, staff development, and performance improvement within a high-acuity oncology setting.

Requirements include NLN-approved nursing program graduate, a BSN, 5 years RN experience, and at least 2 years in management, plus Texas RN licensure and BLS. The role entails budget stewardship and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas (NLC/BNE) upon hire.
• BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective action plan to improve performance in the department.
• Meet or exceed financial goals and objectives of the department.
• Provide direct patient care and/or function as 'charge' as needed; mentor nursing staff.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and nursing standards; supervise assignments.
• Address physician, patient, and family concerns; coordinate timely follow-up before discharge.
• Plan staffing to ensure adequate coverage; utilize acuity systems for cost-effective care.
• Identify cost-saving ideas and report to DON/CNO.
• Lead hiring decisions for unit nursing staff; participate in performance reviews.
• Counsel nursing personnel as needed and document appropriately.
• Conduct staff meetings and coordinate projects; promote professional growth.

Education

NLN approved nursing program

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Nursing Manager - Surgical Oncology Unit

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 No. 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

• 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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

• Graduate of NLN approved Nursing program and
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Experience

• 5 years experience as registered nurse and
• 2 years of management experience and
• Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.

Licenses and Certifications

• (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license Upon Hire and
• BCLS required. Upon Hire
• (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

JOB DUTIES

• Develop and implement an effective action plan to improve performance in the department.
• Meets or exceeds financial goals and objectives of the department.
• Provides direct patient care and/or functions as "charge" position as needed. Seeks out opportunities to teach and mentor other nursing personnel on formal and/or informal basis. Evaluates and supervises provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to unit.
• Adheres and facilitates adherence by other personnel to all policies and procedures, code of ethics, JCAHO standards, and nationally recognized standards of nursing practice. Reviews nursing assignments and revises as necessary to meet specific needs of patients and/or to ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Implements disciplinary interventions, including termination, as appropriate and in compliance with policy.
• Participates in identification and resolution of physician, patient and/or family complaints. Reports complaints and interventions to Guest Services and/or Department of Nursing in timely manner for adequate follow-up prior to patient's discharge.
• Reviews schedule and staffing plan with other Department of Nursing personnel to ensure adequate coverage of patient care needs on daily shift or shift-by-shift basis. Utilizes staffing guidelines and/or patient acuity system and employs most cost effective option in providing appropriate patient care.
• Utilizes resources in manner which is appropriate and which optimizes resources for benefit of organization and patient population. Identifies efficiency or cost saving ideas and reports same to DON and/or CNO.
• Interviews and makes final decision regarding hiring of all nursing personnel for unit. Implements disciplinary interventions, including termination, as appropriate and in compliance with policy. Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities. Completes performance reviews and orientation evaluations of nursing personnel. Implements termination of nursing personnel with approval from Chief Nursing Officer and/or Human Resources Manager.
• Provides immediate counseling of nursing personnel, up to and including suspension, as appropriate. Follows-up with accurate and timely written reports to Nursing and/or Human Resources Director. Generates and/or supervises generated occurrence reports as appropriate. Provides appropriate and timely follow-up and submits to DON.
• Conducts staff meetings and coordinates special projects, which may include educational activities, research projects, recruitment, and interdisciplinary and hospital committees. Collaborates with nursing staff and Nurse Educator to meet educational needs of current nursing personnel. Promotes personal and professional growth of all nursing personnel by allowing opportunities for active participation in unit-based activities and appropriate patient care.