Nursing Manager / Trauma ICU

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing Manager in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive:We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First:We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system, serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region's only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

The nurse manager will promote the mission and values of the organization and be an active advocate of providingquality patient care, excellent customer service and efficient health care. As a member of the management team,the nurse manager will be involved in system planning, budgeting, manpower planning and program developmentin order to deliver efficient, effective and quality patient care.

• Manages and coordinates the operational activities of the assigned departments
• Administers personnel actions - recruits skilled staff; ensures adequate levels of people resources to meet business needs and financial parameters; coaches, counsels and disciplines employees; plans monitors and appraises job results; develops staff by providing information, educational and growth opportunities.
• Develops and Interprets hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care; enforces adherence to regulatory requirements; measures health outcomes against standards; makes and/or recommends adjustments.
• Maintains the stability and reputation of the unit(s) by ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Establishes and maintains communication between ancillary departments, physicians, nursing personnel and other healthcare professionals.
• Develops and directs the implementation of policies and procedures within assigned units; and recommends and/or participates in the development of policies and procedures as applicable.
• Interprets policies and objectives of nursing services to staff and health center community.
• Determines fiscal requirements andprepares budgetary recommendations; monitors costs and expenditures of unit activities and authorizes expenditures as appropriate. Manages unit costs in a fiscally responsible manner. Assists in the selection, provision and control of material resources required for the performance of the unit such as, equipment, supplies, space and facilities; establishes standards to ensure cost containment and to optimize working environment.
• Develops, implements and evaluates performance improvement plans in response to opportunities in patient care areas, and assured patient safety outcomes.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional support to employees, patients, friends and families Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in the State of Texas
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Certification in clinical specialty
• Minimum of 3-5 years' clinical nursing experience in area of specialty

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