Nurse Manager - RN - Neurosurgery

Position Summary

Directs, supervises, and coordinates nursing staff to assure high quality, optimum patient care. Responsible for the management and evaluation of clinical personnel and may provide direction to operational, clinical and administrative staff in a clinic or clinics.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinates the schedules of the department physicians, administrative and nursing staff to ensure adequate coverage and maximum utilization of manpower.
• Manages the duty assignments of clinical staff—including Staff Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Medical Assistants—based on physician availability and patient load; may provide coverage during illness, vacations, or emergencies.
• Schedules for as many as 160 doctors who may see up to 700 patients per week.
• Monitors departmental expenditures against a budget and may compile daily and monthly administrative reports.
• Works closely with the Department Chairman’s Office, Human Resources, Emergency Room, clinical quality and safety, Purchasing, area hospitals, and laboratories.
• May be responsible for the economical, efficient, and quality performance of the assigned clinic/area; formulates goals and outcomes using evidence‑based analysis to reduce patient and community risks.
• Directs proper handling of patient records, coordinates admissions and scheduling with other medical departments and hospitals, and makes decisions on personnel changes, supply quantities, and resolution of scheduling or charge issues.
• Handles phone calls from patients regarding medical problems and laboratory results; refers unusual or emergent issues to physicians.
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels to assure efficient clinic operation.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency specifications to meet federal, state, and local standards; utilizes quality‑improvement tools to collect and report quality data.
• Instructs subordinates in proper examination‑room techniques and procedures; frequently gives lectures and demonstrations of new procedures to update nursing knowledge.
• Manages Human Resources activities for the department, including recruiting, hiring, termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) – required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) – required
• Clinical specialty certification determined by the department – required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by AHA – preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification by AHA – preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school – required
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school plus four years of experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience – required
• Prior supervisory experience – preferred

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. The holder must maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2). Routine reviews will assess criminal history and any continuous connections to foreign adversaries (as listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4). Residency requirement: employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits

• 100 % paid medical premiums for full‑time employees
• Generous time off—including holidays, preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time—totaling approximately 37–38 days per year, with increased accrual based on tenure
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Additional employee wellness and support services