Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager

Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Mar 30, 2026

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Dell Medical School is seeking a Nurse Manager.

The RN Nurse Manager oversees the daily operations of a clinical unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, this role manages nursing staff, coordinates patient care, and implements policies and procedures. The Nurse Manager works closely with physicians, administrative staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Staff Management

• Supervises and evaluates nursing staff performance.
• Coordinates staff schedules and assignments.
• Provides training and development opportunities for staff.

Patient Care Coordination

• Ensures efficient patient flow and timely care.
• Addresses patient concerns and resolves issues.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to develop care plans.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensures adherence to healthcare regulations and standards.
• Conducts regular audits of clinical documentation.
• Implements quality improvement initiatives.

Administrative Duties

• Manages patient records and ensures accurate documentation.
• Oversees billing and coding processes.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and equipment.

Budget Management

• Manages the department’s budget and allocates resources.
• Tracks and controls expenditures.
• Prepares financial reports.

Other Job Duties may apply as assigned.

Crisis Management

• Responds to patient emergencies and crises.
• Provides support during critical incidents.

Policy Development

• Assists in developing and updating clinic policies.
• Reviews and revises procedures as needed.

Staff Meetings

• Conducts regular staff meetings to discuss updates and issues.
• Facilitates communication between staff and management.

Leadership

• Skilled:
  Guides and motivates staff to achieve clinical goals.
• Effective Behaviors:
  Provides clear direction, supports team development, and resolves conflicts.

Communication

• Skilled:
  Communicates effectively with patients, staff, and management.
• Effective Behaviors:
  Provides clear instructions, listens actively, and conveys empathy.

Organizational Skills

• Skilled:
  Manages multiple tasks and coordinates clinic operations efficiently.
• Effective Behaviors:
  Schedules appointments, manages patient flow, and maintains accurate records.

Problem Solving

• Skilled:
  Identifies and addresses issues promptly.
• Effective Behaviors:
  Develops solutions to operational challenges, collaborates with healthcare providers, and ensures patient satisfaction.

Clinical Expertise

• Skilled:
  Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and skills.
• Effective Behaviors:
  Assesses patient conditions, administers treatments, and performs procedures.

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) with at least 7 years of relevant experience in a clinical setting. Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration with at least 7 years of experience in a clinical setting. Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Nursing JOB TITLES SUPERVISED:

Direct Reports

• Clinical Nurses
• Medical Assistants
• Administrative Staff

Indirect Reports

• Support Staff
• Volunteers

The RN Nurse Manager typically oversees multiple functional areas, including patient care, administrative operations, and staff management.

The RN Nurse Manager exercises a high degree of independence in decision-making, including:

• Staffing and scheduling decisions
• Patient care coordination
• Implementation of clinic policies
• Decisions requiring higher-level approval include budget allocations and major policy changes

$100,500 + depending on qualifications

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.