Assistant Nurse Mgr-Correctional Health

At Harris Health System, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting them to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is a proud recipient of the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered medical homes. Harris Health's medical faculty and residents are provided by its nationally recognized medical school partners: Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Collaborates with the Nurse Manger to enhance the quality of care, improve staff performance and mentor the nursing staff while supervising the day-to-day activities of the assigned area. Provides leadership to ensure the smooth operation for the area. Enhances the interdisciplinary and interdepartmental relationships within the area, services and hospital or clinic.

Minimum Qualifications
Degree: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a BSN or MSN Plan.

Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.

Work Experience: 2 years clinical in area of responsibility

Management Experience: Charge nurse or leadership experience in area of responsibility preferred

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Writing /Composing (Correspondence/ Reports )

Proficiencies: P.C., Word Processing

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Mathematics, Medical Terms, Research

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime

Equipment Operated: Minor and Major equipment specific to the area