Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Job Title: Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Location: Ottumwa, IA

Duration: Full Time/Permanent

Salary Range : $65k - $85k per annum with full benefits.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES –

The nurse manager of Behavioral Health provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise within the Behavioral Health Unit under the direction of the Behavioral Health Director and is responsible for the implementation of the vision, mission, plans, and standards of the organization and nursing services.

The Behavioral Health Manager is responsible for planning, organization and administration of clinical services to include staffing, training and development, communications and documentation to maintain quality patient care standards and advise medical staff, department heads, and the administrator in matters related to the clinical services offered in the area directed.

This role is a unique role designed to ensure the Behavioral Health Unit has consistent leadership of a trained and experienced psychiatric/mental health Registered Nurse (RN). The Behavioral Health Manager works closely with the Behavioral Health Director and Behavioral Health Medical Director who ultimately oversees the program to assure Behavioral Health Unit services are delivered safely, and that the program complies with regulatory statutes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES -

• Knowledgeable in the care and handling of patient populations served.
• Demonstrates ability in planning for the provision of care (eg, policy/procedure development, competency requirements/staff development plans, etc.) for patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group.
• Process good communication skills, strong leadership, and interpersonal relation skills.
• Demonstrates skill and maturity in problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to make decisions and support rationale, clearly communicate decisions to relevant parties.
• Analyzes own performance in accordance with position expectations. Develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goals. Maintains own knowledge and skills.
• In-depth knowledge and skill related to specialty area (i.e.-patient population, symptoms, diagnoses, medications, etc.).
• Ability to work within the guidelines established by the organizational structure.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently to orient/cross-train staff.
• Working/Reference knowledge of policies/procedures/standards.
• Skill in accurately assessing and communicating special patient care and operational needs.
• Skill in demonstrating sincere support for ORHC.
• Skill in assessing and constructively communicating staff developmental needs.
• Ability to report staff performance and maintain confidential records.
• Must demonstrate positive, supportive behavior to members of the healthcare team, patients, and families through effective communication, calm appearance and professional behavior.

EDUCATION -

• Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing or
• A bachelor’s degree in psychology or
• Be actively enrolled in either of the above programs within 6 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE -

• 3 years’ experience in a related clinical practice
• 1 year in a clinical leadership role preferred

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE –

• Current Active Iowa RN Licensure
• Current BLS
• Psychiatric Nurse Certification Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Rehabilitation center

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottumwa, IA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $88,000