Nursing Manager

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

We approach patient care from a holistic recovery approach, paying attention to our patients' complex and individualized needs. Our program utilizes both group and individualized therapy, psychopharmacology, pharmacogenetic testing, and a wide variety of adjuvant therapies. We are a voluntary facility – patients are here on their own accord, and we do not utilize restraints or forceful measures of treatment.

Essential Duties:

Directing and overseeing our amazing nursing team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs)

Developing and carrying out nursing department policies and procedures

Manage department record keeping and nursing staff documentation

Managing facility infection control policies and procedures as needed

Working with medical and clinical teams to plan, carry out, and evaluate patient treatment plans

Maintain a safe and sanitary environment

Attends staff training and meetings as required by the employer

Communicating with the pharmacy as needed

Assisting the nursing team with daily activities as needed

Follows all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection, including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current R.N. state licensure.

3 years of nursing experience with at least 1 year of supervisory experience

Experience in policy management, leadership, and regulation compliance

Knowledge of legal regulations and evidence-based practice

Ability to deal with both chemically dependent and individuals in psychiatric care in a non-judgmental, compassionate fashion

Excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, and customer service

Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff as well as with referral sources

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions from a wide variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Valid and unrestricted RN license in TN

Current BLS certificate

Key Competencies:

Compassion toward people in recovery and in mental health treatment

Excellent nursing judgment

Willingness to work with clients of all backgrounds and populations.

Patience with the client population

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Self-starter and problem solver

Experience with The Joint Commission accreditation

Experience working in nursing leadership in the field of behavioral health

Work Environment:

This position requires you to work in a temperature-controlled environment. Standing for periods of time may be required. Occasional need for lifting 50lbs or more. Potential exposure to violent situations. Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Employee Assistance Program

401k Match

Paid-Time Off

Sick Time

Holiday Pay