Swing Bed Nursing Manager: Lead Skilled Rehab Unit

Ardent Health Services; Quitman (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UT Health Quitman is seeking a day shift, full-time Swing Bed Unit Nursing Manager in Quitman, TX to lead a 25-bed Swing Bed program within a 25-bed inpatient unit that provides short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

You will supervise approximately 5-6 direct reports and oversee referrals, admissions, activity programs, care coordination, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with nursing, therapy, case management, medical staff, and administration to ensure

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all referrals, admissions, Activity Program, and staff for patients admitted into Swing Bed Program.
• Collaborates efficiently with patients, nursing personnel, therapy services, medical staff, administration, and the public.
• Works closely with Case Management to coordinate appropriate admissions into program.
• Be a key stakeholder in the Med/Surg multidisciplinary care team.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats patients, families, staff, and physicians with dignity and respect.

Education

Texas RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

UT Health Quitman is seeking a day shift, full-time Swing Bed Unit Nursing Manager in Quitman, TX to lead a 25-bed Swing Bed program within a 25-bed inpatient unit that provides short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

You will supervise approximately 5-6 direct reports and oversee referrals, admissions, activity programs, care coordination, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with nursing, therapy, case management, medical staff, and administration to ensure