Nurse Manager- High Risk Clinic

Nurse Manager – High Risk Clinic

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

The High‑Risk Clinic Manager, reporting to the Director of the High‑Risk Department, oversees clinic operations and ensures quality patient care, fiscal accountability, and staff development.

• Maintain utmost confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Support and promote a professional practice model encouraging staff participation in developing clinical standards.
• Demonstrate ethical business practices in line with corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Provide day‑to‑day operational oversight of the clinic.
• Organize, manage, and delegate licensed and unlicensed staff for patient care in compliance with hospital policies.
• Address staffing needs to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Create and adjust the monthly staff schedule as needed.
• Monitor the schedule and intervene proactively when issues arise.
• Monitor safety, infection control, and quality standards.
• Support referring physicians to promote ease of access for patients requiring specialized care and ensure supplies, equipment, and staffing are available.
• Provide secondary support to the clinic Director for other clinic sites.
• Review incoming referrals and establish follow‑up time frames.
• Participate in the Vermont Oxford Database for ELBW infants.
• Establish evidence‑based practice guidelines.
• Present performance data reports and discuss findings at appropriate forums.
• Participate in meetings with the Department Director, Medical Directors, and staff.
• Investigate, plan, develop, and support opportunities for expanding services.
• Establish annual departmental goals and objectives.
• Provide outreach to the community, hospitals, and pediatricians/specialists.
• Plan and conduct staff meetings to keep staff informed.
• Facilitate communication between all team members and involve the director in establishing practice standards and research projects.
• Manage equipment and supplies, assess needs, and maintain inventory.
• Ensure regular quality, control, and cleaning of all equipment and communicate with vendors for samples, equipment, and services.
• Track maintenance and problem logs for all equipment.
• Coordinate in‑services for staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies.
• Provide training to ensure proper quality control.
• Develop innovative ways to safely and effectively utilize existing resources.
• Integrate department goals into practice and promote hospital objectives.
• Coach staff to improve performance through educational applications.
• Develop annual goals to address departmental development needs of staff.
• Act as a leadership “change agent” and model professional behavior.
• Promote collaboration and share responsibility for conflict resolution.
• Provide feedback for staff performance and evaluation.
• Consult patient care providers, faculty, and students on specific care needs and pursue educational leadership opportunities.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge by reading journals and attending seminars.
• Support the mission of the clinic, communicate it consistently, and serve as a patient and staff advocate.
• Interface with patients and families to ensure care aligns with expectations.
• Support staff through organizational change and facilitate smooth transitions.
• Supervise delivery of patient care for assigned clinics and ensure compliance with clinical patient care standards and policies.
• Assist the Director with maintaining clinical competencies for the area and providing patient care as needed.
• Assess, coach, and evaluate staff practice levels.
• Assist the Director with maintaining required records, reports, and statistics for administrative purposes.
• Coordinate development, implementation, and evaluation of policies that improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with other hospital personnel to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Ensure documentation of patient care is complete and accurate per policies.
• Prepare and monitor the operational and capital budget with the Director and assist in budget recommendations.
• Monitor resource utilization and formulate plans for fiscal efficiency and patient care satisfaction.
• Promote family‑centered care by liaising with families and guest relations personnel.
• Act as a liaison with service physicians and ancillary services daily.

• Registration and licensure in the State of Texas as appropriate.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Certification in a specialty area preferred.

• Licensed RN in State of Texas.
• NRP certified.
• Certifications in specialty areas preferred.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

EEO Statement (required): Driscoll Children’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.