IMC Nurse Manager

About the Role

The Medical Surgical Nurse Manager ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the unit/department. The Manager monitors and evaluates the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures and holds staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives.

• Create a superior clinical identity by operationalizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to standards of care and support efforts to reduce variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost.
• Foster a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.
• Support the achievement of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee equipment maintenance to meet regulatory and/or accreditation standards.
• Manage admissions and discharge processes for efficient throughput and high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Facilitate effective interdisciplinary care coordination within and across departments.
• Assign staff with appropriate clinical competencies to meet patient care needs.
• Provide leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience.
• Instill accountability for consistent, positive patient interactions to differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.
• Review feedback mechanisms to identify opportunities for improving customer/patient satisfaction.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.
• Leverage feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other leaders to create an environment of teamwork supporting improved outcomes and service.
• Identify development opportunities or training needs for individual employees and teams.

Requirements

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in healthcare required.
• 1+ year in a supervisory role preferred.
• Specialty Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Full-time, part-time, or PRN colleagues with a compact license from a state other than Texas must:
  • Apply for Texas RN license within 60 days from hire.
  • Obtain current TX RN license within 6 months of application for TX RN license.

Benefits

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that includes many common services at no cost or for a low copay, prescription drug coverage, behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Facility

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a full-service medical center providing comprehensive medical care at two locations – St. David’s North Austin Medical Center and St. David’s Surgical Hospital.

• St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a 460+ bed, multi-specialty, acute care hospital offering:
  • Advanced women’s health services, including maternity and newborn care with Level I, II, and III neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at the nearby St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas.
  • Minimally invasive gynecological surgery and comprehensive breast imaging through Solis Mammography, located on-site.
  • A 24-hour emergency department, pediatric emergency care, and intensive care at St. David’s Children’s Hospital.
  • The Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, a Heart and Vascular Center, neurology and neurosurgery, a kidney transplant program, and a Level IV Epilepsy Center.
  • Inpatient and outpatient surgery and acute rehabilitation services.
• St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, located at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, is recognized by the State of Texas as a Level IV Maternal Facility, providing the highest level of care for pregnant and postpartum patients, including:
  • A 95+ bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 30+ private rooms, 10+ rooms for very small babies, and 10+ beds for babies needing neurological care.
  • 35+ labor, delivery, and recovery rooms, including Central Texas’ first low-intervention birthing suites with tubs.
  • 95+ postpartum beds, 20+ antepartum beds, and Cesarean section surgical suites.
  • 24/7 neonatology coverage, OB/GYN hospitalists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, lactation consultants, and a midwifery program.
  • Part of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network and TexasAIM.
  • A high-risk pregnancy navigation and support program.
• St. David’s Surgical Hospital is the first Level 4 Epilepsy Center in Central Texas for both adults and children, featuring:
  • A 24-hour emergency department, a medical-surgical inpatient unit, and a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) for patients ages 17 and under.
  • Pediatric emergency physicians, pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists trained to care for children.
  • Certified child-life specialists to help kids feel more comfortable during their hospital stay.
• St. David’s Children’s Hospital offers pediatric services such as:
  • Pediatric surgery, pediatric radiology (including imaging and interventional procedures), and pediatric anesthesia for surgical support.
  • A wide range of pediatric specialists available for consultation and treatment, including general surgery, ENT, craniofacial and plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and cardiology.

HCA Healthcare, the parent organization, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.