Job Summary

Come work with us!  UT Southwestern has an opportunity for a dynamic Rapid Response Team Manager to lead our hospital-wide Rapid Response program. This role is vital in ensuring early recognition and intervention for patients showing signs of acute clinical decline. The manager will provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the team, while fostering collaboration across nursing units.  UT Southwestern is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of patient-centered care.  As RRT Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a program that saves lives and strengthens clinical excellence throughout the hospital.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Graduate of NLN approved Nursing program and
  Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• Experience
  5 years experience as registered nurse and
  2 years of management experience and
  Specialty areas may have increased experience requirements as dictated by unit or standard of care.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (NLC) NURSING LICENSURE COMPACT-BNE Current Texas (or BNE Compact State) license Upon Hire and
  BCLS required. Upon Hire and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Develop and implement an effective action plan to improve performance in the department.
• Meets or exceeds financial goals and objectives of the department.
• Provides direct patient care and/or functions as “charge” position as needed. Seeks out opportunities to teach and mentor other nursing personnel on formal and/or informal basis. Evaluates and supervises provision of patient care by other personnel assigned to unit.
• Adheres and facilitates adherence by other personnel to all policies and procedures, code of ethics, JCAHO standards, and nationally recognized standards of nursing practice. Reviews nursing assignments and revises as necessary to meet specific needs of patients and/or to ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Implements disciplinary interventions, including termination, as appropriate and in compliance with policy.
• Participates in identification and resolution of physician, patient and/or family complaints. Reports complaints and interventions to Guest Services and/or Department of Nursing in timely manner for adequate follow-up prior to patient’s discharge.
• Reviews schedule and staffing plan with other Department of Nursing personnel to ensure adequate coverage of patient care needs on daily shift or shift-by-shift basis. Utilizes staffing guidelines and/or patient acuity system and employs most cost effective option in providing appropriate patient care.
• Utilizes resources in manner which is appropriate and which optimizes resources for benefit of organization and patient population. Identifies efficiency or cost saving ideas and reports same to DON and/or CNO.
• Interviews and makes final decision regarding hiring of all nursing personnel for unit. Implements disciplinary interventions, including termination, as appropriate and in compliance with policy. Participates in development, implemetation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities. Completes performance reviews and orientation evaluations of nursing personnel. Implements termination of nursing personnel with approval from Chief Nursing Officer and/or Human Resources Manager.
• Provides immediate counseling of nursing personnel, up to and including suspension, as appropriate. Follows-up with accurate and timely written reports to Nursing and/or Human Resources Director. Generates and/or supervises generated occurence reports as appropriate. Provides appropriate and timely follow-up and submits to DON.
• Conducts staff meetings and coordinates special projects, which may include educational activities, research projects, recruitment, and interdisciplinary and hospital committees. Collaborates with nursing staff and Nurse Educator to meet educational needs of current nursing personnel. Promotes personal and professional growth of all nursing personnel by allowing opportunities for active participation in unit-based activities and appropriate patient care. Seeks out opportunities to teach.
• Develops unit’s annual capital and operational budgets with assistance from nursing administration personnel. Completes payroll editing at end of payroll cycle and maintains attendance records.
• Provides and supports efforts to develop teamwork between all nursing personnel, employees and staff.
• Facilitates timely return of specialty equipment. Participates in routine and special care conferences. Demonstrates ability to function in “charge” role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.