Orthopedic Total Joint Nurse Program Manager **Webster, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2504725 **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). **Preferred Qualifications:** Previous orthopedic clinical knowledge is highly preferred. **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. **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. + Serves as a liaison between institutional departments and local area groups to assess need and develop project plans and budgets. + Leads/participates in collaborative interdepartmental approaches to develop and enhance an integrated system of care, as appropriate. + Coordinates all joint operations for the program with both internal and external sources. Works with other campus departments to establish collaborative programs. + Works with appropriate clinical teams to coordinate and schedule pre- and post-operative patient education programs for total joint patients. + Assists in identifying potential funding sources for the program, and prepares/monitors budgets to ensure services are provided in a cost-effective manner. + Evaluates services to maintain compliance with contracts. + Performs related duties as required. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** + Strong clinical knowledge in orthopedics, particularly in total joint care, with the ability to apply evidence-based practices to program development and improvement. + Provides leadership and ownership of all orthopedic total joint accreditation programs across the health system, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory standards and accrediting body requirements. + Serves as the primary liaison with accrediting organizations, preparing for surveys, managing documentation, and coordinating continuous readiness activities. **Salary Range:** Actual salary commensurate with experience. **Work Schedule:** On-site, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion. Position will be located in League City, however the program will be expanding to all UTMB locations. **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