About this role
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
The House Supervisor is a licensed professional Registered Nurse (RN) who provides operational oversight and leadership in a hospital environment. Creates an environment that enables the delivery of safe patient care. Involves providing leadership in unforeseen situations, making timely decisions that directly impact patient care, and fostering collaboration among different departments and professions. The House Supervisor ensures that communication is efficient and effective, provides clinical guidance in patient care management, staff cohesiveness, and interprets and implements policies and procedures. Models critical thinking through self-direction, initiative, and effective interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
- Assigns available personnel, assesses triage assignments, and makes appropriate modifications during the shift as necessary.
- Plans and coordinates staffing needs for the next shift and assesses needs for the following shift.
- Role models interprofessional communication, which includes active listening and teaching, communicating organizational information, and all aspects of administrative and clinical practice respectfully and positively when interacting with staff.
- Conducts fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics and teambuilding strategies through problem resolution and coaching.
- Supports policy adherence and provides disciplinary measures when appropriate. Assists with staff stress management as needed.
- Coordinates and expedites the admission/discharge, transfer, and bed control process to optimize patient flow.
- Monitors and facilitates smooth and timely patient flow to ensure process efficiency.
- Provide bed assignments support as needed with the designee.
- Oversees the activity in hospital operations during their shift.
- Manages administrative issues effectively and informs and documents pertinent information to Executive On Call, executive staff, directors, and managers.
- Partners with Marketing and Communications to manage outside media.
- Troubleshoot problems and issues regarding patient/family care, visitors, and facility issues on off shifts and weekends.
- Drives service standards and activities to improve department scores for patient satisfaction through role modeling and fostering accountability.
- Monitors and analyzes work methods and staff scheduling and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure a high level of service quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintains awareness/responsiveness of all emergency codes and disaster preparedness, coordinating when critical situations occur.
- Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety.
- Attends daily care coordination rounds to facilitate patient progression.
- Manages bed closures and staffing allocation/cancellations to optimize efficiencies and reduce overtime. Implements department strategies to achieve financial targets and staffing needs.
- Mentors others to do the same through timely documentation of care, decreasing length of stay, optimizing efficiency, minimizing incidental overtime, and other areas as appropriate.
- Serves as a mentor/role model and actively participates in hospital quality, service, and shared governance councils, making recommendations for improvements within and across departments/units, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes.
- Seeks opportunities to identify developmental needs of self and staff and takes appropriate action.
- Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing required
Licenses and Certifications
- Current Texas BON Texas RN license or Temporary TX RN license, should obtain permanent license within 90 days required OR
- Compact license according to current Texas Board of Nursing requirements, should obtain permanent license once legal residency is established in the state of Texas required upon hire
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, within 7 days of hire required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 60 days of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 60 days of hire preferred
- NIHSS certification within 90 days of hire required