Nursing Manager of Swing Bed Unit

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Swing Bed Unit Nursing Manager in Quitman, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

Get to Know Your Team

• UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab.
• Lead a specialized Swing Bed program within a 25-bed inpatient unit, serving short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation patients with an average census of 5-6 patients (up to 11-12 during peak periods).
• This role provides leadership for approximately 5-6 direct reports, including therapy and support staff, while overseeing daily operations, care coordination, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• The Swing Bed Manager will oversee and manage all referrals, admissions, Activity Program, and staff for patients admitted into Swing Bed Program.
• Collaborates efficiently with patients, nursing personnel, therapy services, medical staff, administration, and the public.
• Works closely with Case Management to coordinate appropriate admissions into program.
• Will be a key stakeholder in the Med/Surg multidisciplinary care team.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats patients, families, staff, and physicians with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• 1 to 3 years of clinical experience
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Inpatient or Skilled Nursing experience
• Experience in Inpatient Rehab, Skilled Nuring or Case Management