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Nurse Manager

1. Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational and clinical management of a designated patient care unit(s) on a 24 hour basis. Oversees a span of control and financial responsibility of > 40 FTE's supervised + > $1.5 million in total expenses OR > 24 FTE's supervised + > $3.5 million in total expenses.
• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Directs the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care governed by evidence based clinical and management practice.
• Ensures team compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards; keeps policies and procedures up-to-date and participates in revisions as needed.
• Promotes, and is accountable for customer satisfaction, process indicators, quality improvement plans and outcomes in work unit.
• Researches, evaluates, selects and implements systems which improve efficiency of work unit operations.
• Supports and assists the growth of existing or new business/programs

2. Minimum Requirements

• Diploma/Associate’s – Nursing
• Experience: 2-5 years in behavioral health or pediatrics
• Supervisor Experience:
• RN License

3. Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing
• Experience: 5-10 years in behavioral health or pediatrics
• Supervisor Experience: 2-5 years
• BLS Certification

Staff RN

1. Role and Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.
• Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Uses critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Develops and implements individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
• Evaluates patient's response and modifies plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay.
• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and life long learning.

2. Minimum Requirements
   

• Diploma/Associate’s – Nursing
• RN License

3. Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing
• Experience: 1 year or more in pediatrics or behavioral health
• BLS Certification