Associate Manager - Rapid Assessment Team

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care.

By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years.

Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for assisting in the daily management of unit activities including staff supervision and development, planning, budget, quality and facility operations and coordinating patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes.

Minimum Specifications

Education - Bachelor's degree in nursing, preferred.

Experience - Must have 3+ years of professional nursing experience.

Certification / Registration / Licensure

• Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license
• Must have current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire or placement in role.
• Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following :
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
• Must be capable of serving as a clinical resource for staff.
• Must have a working knowledge of assigned department operations including policies, personnel and budget management.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse population of physicians, patients, nursing staff, management and administration.
• Must demonstrate patient centered / patient valued behaviors.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.