Nursing Program Lead: Strategy, Quality & Ops

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Program Manager to oversee strategic planning, personnel, operations, and financial management across programs/projects, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective outcomes and safe work environments. You will lead cross-departmental teams, promote patient advocacy, and advance quality improvement and research within the department.

The role requires a Nursing degree, Texas licensure, and at least four years RN experience with two years in progressive management;

Qualifications

• Leadership experience required for managing programs/projects across departments
• Bachelor's degree in nursing and current licensure to practice in Texas
• Equivalent of four years RN experience, including two years progressive management experience
• Approved specialty certification required (as applicable to assigned program)

Responsibilities

• Assumes a leadership role in effective strategic planning for the program(s)/project(s).
• Directs the operational management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure high quality, cost effective service/outcomes, and a safe and efficient work environment.
• Directs the personnel management of the employees assigned to the program(s)/project(s) consistent with state and federal labor laws, and nursing service and hospital philosophy, goals and policy.
• Directs the financial management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure desired fiscal status while providing optimum service/outcomes.
• Promotes and practices patient/family advocacy and facilitates the maintenance of ethical practice.
• Promotes and practices guest and peer relations.
• Leads and directs quality improvement for the program(s)/project(s) and supports nursing research within the program and at the department and service level.
• Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability.
• Provides leadership for the program(s)/project(s) and promotes teamwork.
• Actively promotes the professional development of self and others.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN licensure in Texas

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Program Manager to oversee strategic planning, personnel, operations, and financial management across programs/projects, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective outcomes and safe work environments. You will lead cross-departmental teams, promote patient advocacy, and advance quality improvement and research within the department.

The role requires a Nursing degree, Texas licensure, and at least four years RN experience with two years in progressive management;