Assoc Mgr., Nursing

Parkland Health & Hospital System is a leading healthcare establishment located in Dallas, Texas, renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality patient care and community health services. As a public hospital, Parkland offers a comprehensive range of medical services ensuring accessibility to an extensive patient population. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to excellence in medical treatment, education, and research. With a firm foundation rooted in serving diverse populations, Parkland is an integral part of the local healthcare infrastructure, emphasizing innovation, patient safety, and continuous improvement in healthcare outcomes.

This role is situated within the Main Hospital Building on the 8th floor, operating on a schedule from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The position serves as an essential component of the hospital’s nursing leadership team, focused on assisting in the daily management of unit activities. The primary responsibility involves supervising and developing staff, participating in planning and budgeting processes, and coordinating patient services meticulously to ensure the delivery of superior patient care and optimized health outcomes.

The incumbent will oversee staff schedules to maximize personnel capabilities, ensuring that patient care services are delivered efficiently and effectively. This role directly supervises nursing and ancillary staff, guiding patient care activities, monitoring attendance, motivating, counseling, and evaluating the workforce to maintain high standards. In addition to clinical supervision, the role demands active participation in the selection and orientation of new staff members, facilitating a learning environment that supports ongoing professional development.

This position also requires the incumbent to serve as a clinical resource, providing guidance to staff and upholding adherence to all relevant policies, legal requirements, and quality standards including those set by Parkland Health & Hospital System and The Joint Commission. The role involves a continuous review and improvement of work processes to enhance productivity and efficiency in line with departmental goals. It requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and administrative staff, to monitor quality management practices and ensure compliance with nursing standards and accreditation processes.

Additionally, the role is pivotal in managing facility operations, including the cleanliness and safety of the unit environment, the maintenance of medical equipment, and adherence to budgetary constraints. The Assistant Nursing Manager contributes to budget administration by monitoring supplies, charges, and capital improvements to achieve the unit’s operational goals effectively. The position encourages a collaborative work culture fostering positive relationships within the team and across departments such as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, and Property Services.

By joining Parkland Health & Hospital System as an Assistant Nursing Manager, the successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping patient care services, supporting staff development, and ensuring that unit operations align with the hospital’s mission and philosophy. This role offers the opportunity to engage in multidisciplinary committees, contribute to policy development, and influence the continuous delivery of high-quality healthcare in a dynamic and supportive environment.