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!
JOB SUMMARY
This nurse position is accountable for the day-to-day management of assigned clinical program(s) and related team(s) and/or interdisciplinary projects supporting the ambulatory clinical practice and involving diverse and multidisciplinary stakeholders. Provides program-based analytical and nursing leadership, content expertise, clinical judgement, and support to departmental leadership and Ambulatory Nursing Administration.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: · 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 Bachelor's Degree In Nursing · Experience 5 years Inpatient/outpatient experience in direct patient care nursing · Licenses and Certifications (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Licensure by Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire Preferred · Education Master's Degree In nursing · Experience 1 year Of project management and Strong experience and mastery of MS Office
JOB DUTIES
· May perform some or all of the following under the general direction of the Chief Nursing Officer or designee, and in collaboration with department's leadership and stakeholders from various departments: o Manages interdisciplinary projects and/or oversees day-to-day operations of assigned program within the ambulatory clinical setting and/or across the care continuum o Provides analytical support for designated or assigned programs related to quality improvement, patient safety and outcomes supporting clinic operations and goals, and other services as needed to promote highest quality of care o Serves as departmental liaison for all related program-related matters o Develops new program strategic plans, sets and continually manages program expectations from senior leadership and other identified key stakeholders. (Key stakeholders include but not limited to NOMAD, Health System Safety, Clinical Education & Training, Workflow Informaticists.) · As appropriate and in collaboration with collaborating department(s) and ambulatory nursing leadership, develops full-scale project plans and associated analytics by performing one or more of the following: o Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. o Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts. o Identifies and manages program dependencies and critical paths. o Plans, schedules and tracks project timelines and milestones, and develops and automates data displays using charts and reporting tables to present data. o Identifies and tracks key program metrics, leading to data-driven decision making. Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations. o Conducts post project reviews and creates recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful program elements. o Defines and re-evaluates at routine interval program success criteria and communicates progress to involved parties in a timely and clear fashion. · Serves as liaison on behalf of Ambulatory Nursing and to or with departments and clinic leadership to facilitate consistent policies and practices, new initiatives, patient advocacy and reporting across ambulatory program(s). · Coordinates staff onboarding for assigned portfolio or program, to ensure training in departmental and clinic processes and expectations occurs in a timely manner. · As appropriate, represents department as assigned to Ambulatory and Health System committees and/or councils. · Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities · Work requires self-direction and able to organize and manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously. · Work requires the ability to promote programs and services to ambulatory clinic leadership. · Work requires the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. · Work requires the ability to promote and build teamwork and multidisciplinary care concept. · Work requires contact with multiple clinic leaders across the Dallas Fort Worth area. · Work requires a high level of verbal and written communication skills. · Work requires effective interpersonal skills. · Work requires ability to stand for long periods of time. · Work requires ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements · Bending/Leaning Over · Lifting · Pulling · Pushing · Standing · Stooping · Talking · Walking
Working Conditions · Clinical Setting · Hospital Setting
Salary Information Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.