RN Unit Manager for Psych Unit with Behavioral Health Experience
PM Shift
We are looking for an RN Unit Manager, to join our team in our secured Special Treatment Program Unit for behavioral residents.
Position Overview:
The primary role of the RN Unit Manager in our Special Treatment Program Unit is to provide direct nursing care to our behavioral residents, and to supervise and assist the day-to-day nursing staff. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the STP Unit Director, the Director of Nursing Services and/or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Essential Duties:
· Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained on the Special Treatment Unit (STP).
· Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
· Participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan as required.
· Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan, as necessary.
· Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
· Completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, as necessary.
· Complete and file required record keeping forms/charts upon the resident’s admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
Qualifications:
· Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.
· At a minimum, 2 years of experience in a psych and/or locked or secured facility or hospital setting.
· Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the behavioral and nursing needs of the residents served.
· Must have Supervisor or Management experience in a healthcare setting.
· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
· Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must be enthusiastic about caring for behavioral residents and have the desire to be part of a dynamic team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
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Work setting:
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person