Assistant Director of Nursing, General Medicine, University Health Services

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Director of Nursing, General Medicine, University Health Services

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Hiring Department:

Healthyhorns - University Health Services

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Our mission at Healthyhorns is to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Together, the departments work to enhance the health and well-being of students’ bodies, minds and lives in support of their academic and personal goals.

University Health Services (UHS) is an accredited on-campus medical facility dedicated to addressing the varied healthcare needs of UT Austin students. UHS provides comprehensive services, including general medical care, public health education and specialty clinics.

The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays

Please visit UT Austin's Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

To supervise and manage nursing services personnel and unit activities within the General Medicine clinic.

Responsibilities

• Manages clinic operations and supervises nursing service personnel.
• Collaborates with UHS Nursing Director, Department Chief, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Chief Medical Officer, other Nurse Managers, other UHS Departments, and UHS Committees to assure efficiency and quality of patient care.
• Collaborates with Nursing Director.
• Provides patient care as needed to support clinic staffing.
• Exhibits customer service-oriented behavior and excellent public relations skills in all aspects of work.
• Participates in other activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Five (5) years of experience as a licensed nurse.
• One (1) year of experience in ambulatory care, clinic setting.
• One (1) year of experience in a supervisory/management role.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, professional demeanor, and interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Experience writing policy and/or procedures or can demonstrate excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with a varied community and provide services from a non-judgmental perspective.
• Experience using electronic medical records.
• Experience using a PC.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• More than five (5) years of experience as a licensed nurse.
• more than one (1) year of experience in ambulatory care, clinic setting.
• More than one (1) year of experience in a supervisory/management role.
• College health experience.

Salary Range

$88,000 per year

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices, medical clinics, and building repairs/maintenance.

Work Shift

• Usual Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm. Hours may vary depending on clinic needs. May be required to work occasional after hours.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply