Nursing Jobs in Houston, TX

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Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset-our people-ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nursing Operations Coordinator (NOC) II is responsible for providing administrative support for a nursing department and coordinating projects and programs. This includes supporting development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation. The NOC II is accountable for: coordinating administrative activities related to assigned projects/programs; assisting with event planning and implementation; managing the project/program logistics; coordinating meetings, conferences, educational activities, and other related events; developing and dissemination of program/project materials; supporting communication for project/program; assistance with data collection, collating, and reporting; and assisting with the coordination of and/or development and maintenance of databases to support program/project activities. Additionally the NOC II works with nursing leadership in developing, justifying, and monitoring department/project budget; coordinating and monitoring proposal processes; conducting literature reviews to support project/program activities; and developing and/or maintaining websites related to assigned project/program.

The NOC II provides administrative support to the department and actively facilitates departmental operations and goal attainment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelor's Degree with four (4) years experience OR Associate Degree with ten plus (10+) years commensurate experience required.

Work Experience: Four (4) years advanced secretarial or two to three (2-3) years in office management position; work history in medical/educational related environment preferred. Program/project management experience preferred.

Equipment Operated: Various office equipment: fax machines, computers, printers, copiers, scanners, etc.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Composing and Writing: Correspondence/Reports

Analytical, CRT, Dictation/Transcription, PC, Medical Terminology, Research, Mathematics, Statistical, Word Processing

Must be able to work in a team environment/as a member of a team; ability to adjust individual work assignments/priorities to accommodate/assist with those of other staff (as assigned/on own initiative).

WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work in a team environment/as a member of a team; ability to adjust individual work assignments/priorities to accommodate/assist with those of other staff (as assigned/on own initiative).