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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF NURSING, UT HEALTH RGV

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Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SRGV7410
Working Title SENIOR DIRECTOR OF NURSING, UT HEALTH RGV
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Rio Grande Valley
Department School of Medicine / Ambulatory Operations
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Scope of Job
To provide strategic clinical leadership developing and directing the overall operations for the nursing function at UT Health RGV health system. Responsibilities include cross-functional aspects of the nursing function including clinical policy management, patient safety, patient care, education, customer service, quality outcome management, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Director of Nursing will work in partnership with Ambulatory Operations, Revenue Cycle, Integrated Service Unit (ISU) Chairs and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to develop and maintain collegial and collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders across the institution to positively impact operations and patient care outcomes.
Description of Duties
  • Provides indirect oversight to nursing function for quality, safety, and the coordination of clinical research with operations.
  • On behalf of the Chief Physician Executive (CPE) and CMO, develops, implements, and directs clinical policies for UT Health RGV, processes and systems to ensure effective, optimal, and efficient operations at clinical sites in collaboration with operations, Integrated Service Unit (ISU) chairs and providers.
  • Anticipates operational/service barriers; develops strategies to minimize obstacles in partnership with Ambulatory Operations, ensures nursing team is working at optimal efficiency and output relative to benchmarks, while maintaining patient safety.
  • Partners with Revenue Cycle and Ambulatory Operations to ensure efficient and timely new patient access and existing patient experience.
  • Evolves the education and training function for clinical staff to match our health system’s growing healthcare offerings and needs.
  • Ensures that nursing operational practices are improved through the development, implementation, and evaluation of continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Complies with institutional, divisional, and unit-based policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements.
  • Establishes quality benchmarks and implements plans to promote the professional development of nursing staff.
  • Effectively articulates the relationship between strategic goals for service quality, clinical outcomes, and financial performance.
  • Identifies opportunities to utilize data about performance measures and patient outcomes in conjunction with leaders at the clinical sites on target areas for priority attention.
  • Ensures nursing staffing resources are adequate to support the provision of safe patient care while maintaining fiscal accountability.
  • Participates in strategic planning and marketing efforts and service as a member of the institutional nursing leadership team.
  • Prepares and presents presentations and reports as requested.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education
Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
None.
Licenses/Certifications
Current State of Texas Nursing license (RN/APRN).
Required Experience
Eight (8) years of clinical experience, including two (2) years in a highly responsible management position over direct patient care activities.
Preferred Experience
None.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/Healthcare Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other
Ability to articulate the goals, philosophy and methods of service quality management. Excellent written and oral communication skills and analytical skills.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 04/01/2024
Grant Funded Position No
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date
Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Social Security Number
Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42135

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
    • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
    • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
    • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
  2. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
    • 6th grade education
    • 10th grade education
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
    • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
    • Masters Degree from an accredited university
    • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
    • None of the above
  4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 year
    • 2 years
    • 3 years
    • 4 years
    • 5 years
    • 6 years
    • 7 years
    • 8 years
    • 9 years
    • 10 years
    • Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Unofficial Transcripts
  3. Certifications and Licenses
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Reference Letter 1
  4. Reference Letter 2
  5. Reference Letter 3
  6. Training Certificates
  7. Other Document
  8. List of 3 References
  9. Unofficial Transcripts 2
  10. Unofficial Transcripts 3
  11. Letter of Interest
  12. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
  13. Additional Document
  14. State Licensure