Cluster Nurse Manager - Estelle Unit - Huntsville

UTMB Health
Huntsville, AL
Cluster Nurse Manager - Estelle Unit - Huntsville **Huntsville, Texas, United States** **New** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2506755 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Directs the management of nursing services and the supervision of the professional and ancillary staff for a cluster of two or more correctional facilities. Interprets, implements and monitors standards for health services in compliance with ACA standards and UTMB Correctional Managed Care systems policies and departmental procedures. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Contributes to the success of the UTMB Correctional Managed Care operation. + Provides leadership and direction for the facility nursing services staff. + Provides regular communication of information to facility staff regarding unit operational, regional and system-wide issues. + Ensures the delivery of competent and safe patient care, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. + Adheres to resource and cost containment budgetary guidelines. + Participates in budget formulation and management. + Ensures facility compliance with institutional, professional, regulatory, and governmental standards. + Assures that all staff are oriented to and competent in the performance of their duties. + Develops and implements quality assurance/improvement programs at the facilities. + Implements utilization management programs at the facilities. + Assumes 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the operation of the facilities. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard clinical correctional facility equipment. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** + Work environment is located in a clean and safe medical facility within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. + Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. + Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. + Occasional lifting may be heave and awkward, over 50 lbs. + Vision, hearing, talking and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. + Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. + Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. + May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. + Able to work under stress and be emotionally capable of coping with complex and/or changing activities. + May be required to be on standby and work extended hours in extraordinary situations. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + Graduation from an approved school of nursing. Must possess and maintain a valid, current license approved by the Texas Board of Nursing. + Master's degree in Nursing or a related field with two (2) years of nursing supervisory experience. - or - + Bachelor's degree in Nursing with three (3) years of nursing supervisory experience. - or - + Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing with four (4) years of nursing supervisory experience. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work 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._ Compensation
Posted 2025-11-26

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