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Job Description
Regional Director of Nurses- East
Abilene
39953BR
Position Description
Supervises and delegates nursing care of members of the health team. May perform nursing care based on staffing needs. Functions within the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates patient care services. Provides supervision and direction to subordinate nursing staff to ensure a safe, efficient, and professional environment.
Major/Essential Functions- In conjunction with the regional operations director, regional medical director and chief nursing officer, participates in the development and implementation of the mission, vision, and values of Managed Care including high quality and patient focused health care.
- Responsible for ensuring program and corporate compliance with primary health care policies and procedures, as well as with those external regulatory bodies such as ACA, HIPPA, CLIA and other professional review and standards boards.
- Monitors quality of patient clinical encounters to support decision making for delivery of optimal patient care. Collaborates with Quality Assurance Coordinator and other RDONs in identifying nurse educational needs across the sector. Develops training deployment plans to address gaps for sustainable improvement.
- Investigate quality of care concerns.
- Ensure staff compliance with the adopted health care plan as it relates to the stated objectives (problems/needs) of the organization's clinical goals and method of achieving the benchmarks listed. Identifies and promptly addresses training needs.
- In conjunction with the regional operations director, presents, facilitates, and leads assigned process improvement events using methods of culture appropriate team building, team energizing, data gathering and analysis, problem solving, and project management.
- Analyzes and reviews relevant data and stats for performance reports and prepares other reports, as needed.
- Plans, coordinates and directs broad and complex nursing management functions, across all disciplines.
- Plans, coordinates and directs broad and complex nursing management functions, across all disciplines
- Responsible for nurse staffing for the assigned region. This includes frequent analysis of current staffing plans (versus staffing needs), recruitment, hiring and retention.
- Lead the Nursing Quality Improvement Program for the region. This includes the continuous measurement, evaluation, and improvement of the quality of care provided by TTUHSC Managed Care. Data collected from individual facilities will be used for continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- RDON will be available to provide RN coverage via telehealth to units in the region.
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. A combination of education and experience to equal nine years of which two are in a supervisory capacity.
License/Certification: Current RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain a Texas license
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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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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