Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health & Geriatrics

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Lutheran Hospital’s 6D Geriatric Psych Unit specializes in the unique care of patients ages 55 and older. This team is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthier and more productive lives through evaluation, treatment and stabilization. As an Assistant Nurse Manager on this team, you will assist fellow RNs, physicians and medical staff in providing the best possible healthcare experience. Your work will mainly focus on evaluating patient condition, improving unit policies, managing caregiver schedules and welcoming new nurses to the team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of everyone you meet and the community as a whole. You can also benefit from the comprehensive benefits offered by Cleveland Clinic, such as further education, professional development courses and employee wellness programs. A caregiver in this position will work Day/Evening consisting of 2 8-hour shifts from 3:00PM – 11:30PM and 2 12 hour shifts 7:00AM - 7:30PM

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Two years of recent clinical nursing experience
Behavioral Health experience

Nice To Haves

Geriatric experience

Responsibilities

Support the Nurse Manager with supervising and supporting RNs and other nursing support caregivers.
Supervise admissions, conduct assessment of patient's needs and initiate nursing care plans.
Evaluate and document patient progress.
Facilitate the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of nursing programs, initiatives and objectives for the unit.
Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
Serve as a liaison between the manager, caregivers and other areas within the organization.
Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
Prepare schedule of work assignments assuring adequate coverage.
Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives.
Assist in orienting new caregivers.
Participate in continuing education and in-service educational programs.