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Head Nurse

4 months ago

Lubbock, Texas, United States Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Full time
Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for the planning, organization, direction, and evaluation of patient care services (primarily nursing services) within an assigned specialty or sub-specialty area in one of the ambulatory clinics. Persons in this position provide supervision and direction to subordinate nursing personnel, coordinating the nursing service with the medical services in order to provide an efficient and professional environment for optimum production in health care for the patient. Employees are also responsible for providing professional nursing care within the assigned area of work. Supervisory duties include but are not limited to interviewing applicants for vacant nursing positions and making the final selection, maintaining personnel records regarding leave time, evaluations, and personnel problems, conducting employee evaluations, approving and coordinating leave time for nursing personnel, and assisting personnel in setting work-related goals. Work is performed under usual clinic conditions.

Major/Essential Functions
  • Supports the Service Plus philosophy of Texas Tech and the Department of ENT.
  • Direct and coordinate clinical activities of ENT nursing staff at HSC and remote locations.
  • Communicates with patients via telephone per clinic protocols.
  • Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examination, treatments and procedures.
  • Sterilizes and disinfects medical equipment and instruments.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies in examination and procedure rooms.
  • Completes Annual Nursing Core Competency Training and Skills Fair.
  • Participates in emergency preparedness drills in department.
  • Attends nursing staff meetings.
  • Participates in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources and facilitate continuity of care.
  • Assist with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
  • Takes and records accurate vital signs and measurements.
  • Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families.
  • Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
  • Refills and/or sends medications to pharmacies according to clinic and facility policy.
  • Train, and counsel assigned staff and monitor performance.
  • Perform employee evaluations for immediate subordinates.
  • Work with physicians and administrators to develop clinical, facility, and equipment needs assessment.
  • Formulate and implement ongoing JCAHO approved technical training programs for nurses.
  • Establish clinical nursing protocols.
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with nurses to ensure high staff satisfaction and morale.
  • Work under supervision of Administrator to assure effective nursing operations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

+Education:+ Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. +License/Certification:+ Current RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain a Texas license. +Experience:+ At least four years in nursing, with at least two of those years in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of setting up for sterile procedures.
  • Experience interviewing and selecting applicants for vacant nursing positions.
  • Experience maintaining personnel records regarding leave time, evaluations, and personnel records in accordance with HR policies and Joint Commission requirements for nursing employees.
  • Direct supervision of approximately 3 - 5 nurses at HSC and remote facilities. Supervision of subordinate staff would be considered at the level of moderate.
EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.