Nurse Manager for Advanced Med-Surg Unit

University Health San Antonio, TX 78229, US

Nurse Manager for Advanced Med-Surg, Full Time, Night Shift

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform expert leadership skills in management of staff and coordination of patient care activities. Work collaboratively with all healthcare providers and non health care providers. Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff. Reports to a Nurse Manager, Nursing Director or Administrative Director.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas. BSN is required. National certification (e.g. CCTC, CCTN, etc.) in related field is required. Three years recent, full-time hospital or clinic experience required. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.

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https://careers.universityhealth.com/job/san-antonio/nurse-manager/43277/67440001648

Why work for University Health??? Experience Unlike Any Other
Join an elite team where you can advance your career. University Health is a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center in San Antonio, Texas with a network of outpatient healthcare centers. We are an academic research and teaching partner with UT Health San Antonio.

Work With the Best
University Health is one of the largest employers in San Antonio, with more than 9,000 employees and more than 900 physicians and residents. We are the future of healthcare, making a difference in the lives of our patients. Our massive expansion and our ranking as one of the best hospitals in South Texas have created a critical need for the best, highly qualified individuals to join our team.

Excellent Benefits:

§ Excellent medical and dental insurance.

§ Robust PTO accrual rate.

§ Vision Plan.

§ Life insurance.

§ FSA accounts.

§ Retirement plans.

§ Tuition Incentives.

§ Pet Insurance.

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