Facility Nurse Manager- TJJD Gainesville **Gainesville, Texas, United States** **New** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2500396 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Directs the management of nursing services and the supervision of the professional and ancillary staff on a correctional facility. Interprets, implements and monitors standards for health services in compliance with ACA standards and UTMB Correctional Managed Care systems policies and departmental procedures. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Contribute to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation. + Provides leadership and direction for the facility nursing services staff. + Provides regular communication of information to facility staff regarding unit operational, regional and system-wide issues. + Ensures the delivery of competent and safe patient care, 24 hours per day, seven days per week. + Participates in budget formulation and management. + Ensures facility compliance with institutional, professional, regulatory, and governmental standards. + Assures that all staff are oriented to and competent in the performance of their duties. + Develops and implements quality assurance/improvement program at the facility. + Implements utilization management programs at the facility. + Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the operation of the facility. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** + Located in a clean and safe medical facility within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. + Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. + Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. + Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. + Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitor equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. + Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. + Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. + May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. + Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. + May be required to be on standby and work extended hours in extraordinary situations. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + Graduation from an approved school of nursing. + Must possess and maintain a valid, current license approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. + Master's degree in Nursing or a related field with two (2) years of nursing supervisory experience. - or - + Bachelor's degree in Nursing with three (3) years of nursing supervisory experience. - or - + Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing with four (4) years of nursing supervisory experience. **Twenty-four (24) hour accountability is required on this position.** Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **Equal Employment Opportunity** UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation