At Medical City Plano, we care like family.

Just as a family does, we pull together to care for, support, and celebrate with patients and each other. Are you looking for an employer with many different career options and a people-focused culture? You've come to the right place.

The Nurse Manager has 24/7 accountability and responsibility for a defined patient care area to provide a climate optimal for the provision of individualized goal directed nursing care that supports the mission, vision and values of Medical City Plano and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing. The nurse manager is expected to provide an environment where nurses practice autonomously utilizing evidence-based practices. The Nurse Manager is responsible for planning and providing individual goal directed nursing care that promotes, advocates for and supports the nursing staff’s primary commitment to protect the health, safety, and rights of the individual, family or community.

Medical City Plano is a 603-bed, acute care facility with more than 1,900 physicians representing over 70 specialties and subspecialties. This full-service hospital is Magnet® recognized for nursing excellence, accredited by The Joint Commission and designated a Level I Trauma Center with Collin County’s first and only Burn and Reconstructive Center. Other notable competencies include a Comprehensive (Level I) Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, Level III NICU, Brain and Spine Hospital, and Sarah Cannon Cancer Hospital.

We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. Our benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, student loan repayment program and employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services, the Laboratory Manager supervises the performance of laboratory personnel within all sections of the clinical and anatomical laboratory. Is responsible for the overall daily operation of the Laboratory. Has operational and clinical knowledge of all lab sections including a perceptive depth of clinical laboratory tests and procedures, which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility. Assists Director with projects as needed.

What you will do in this role:

• Supervises work flow and staff; educates and trains employees, encourages development of staff’s skills.
• Evaluates reagents, equipment new test methods, QA and PI data
• Effectively communicates and resolves concerns across multidisciplinary departments.
• Plans, organizes and directs the activities of other individuals.
• Maintains and reviews all laboratory records, reports, statistical logs and files to meet the requirements of regulatory agencies. Maintains compliance with regulatory standards (JACHO, CAP, CLIA 88 etc.) pertaining to Laboratory operation and function. Ensures Laboratory staff compliance to above noted regulations.
• Provides progressive leadership and management to staff through example and skill.
• Manages events and potential laboratory service interruptions, and as needed escalates any such events to the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services.
• Keeps Administrative Director informed of laboratory operation

• Maintains daily payroll records and HR records

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• ASCP registered is required
• Six years as MT or 3 years as a supervisor in a laboratory setting is required