Nurse Manager

Job Posting Title:

Nurse Manager

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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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:

Mar 30, 2026

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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

Dell Medical School is seeking a Nurse Manager.

Purpose

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. 

Responsibilities

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

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

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

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

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

Required Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) with at least 7 year(s) 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

SUPERVISION

TITLE THIS JOB REPORTS TO AND 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

DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITY

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

Salary Range

$100,500 + depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• 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

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, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.