Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and current licensure or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas is required.
• The equivalent of four years RN experience, including two years progressive management experience is required.
• Approved specialty certification required, as applicable to assigned program(s)/project(s).

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is accountable for the effective strategic planning, and the personnel, operational, and financial management of assigned program(s) and/or project(s), that cross multiple departments and/or services, to ensure optimal quality, cost, and service/outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with leading accreditations and site visits including but not limited to American College of Radiology, Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer.

Job Duties:

• Assumes a leadership role in effective strategic planning for the program(s)/project(s).
• Directs the operational management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure high quality, cost effective service/outcomes, and a safe and efficient work environment.
• Directs the personnel management of the employees assigned to the program(s)/project(s) consistent with state and federal labor laws, and nursing service and hospital philosophy, goals and policy.
• Directs the financial management of the program(s)/project(s) to ensure desired fiscal status while providing optimum service/outcomes.
• Promotes and practices patient/family advocacy and facilitates the maintenance of ethical practice.
• Promotes and practices guest and peer relations.
• Leads and directs quality improvement for the program(s)/project(s) and supports nursing research within the program and at the department and service level.
• Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability.
• Provides leadership for the program(s)/project(s) and promotes teamwork.
• Actively promotes the professional development of self and others.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.