Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Cleveland Clinic•Fort Wayne, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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 2B & 3B Adult Psych Unit is one of two nursing units in the Acute Adult Behavioral Health Center that provides around the clock care for adult and older adult patients with behavioral, emotional and/or psychiatric disorders who require close supervision, ongoing assessment and/or intensive treatment to restore or maintain optimal functioning. As an Assistant Nurse Manager on this unit, you will provide clinical supervision and coordinate unit and area clinical operations in collaboration with other departmental disciplines. You will provide effective and efficient patient care to patients of all ages on assigned shifts or as otherwise designated and assume the responsibilities of the Nurse Manager in their absence. The Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center (ADRC) provides high quality evaluation and treatment for individuals with alcohol and drug dependency. Our interdisciplinary team of board-certified psychiatrists, licensed registered nurses, and certified counselors specializes in chemical dependency and delivers compassionate, evidence-based care. Guided by a 12-step philosophy and a deep understanding of addiction as a disease, ADRC offers a supportive environment that fosters innovative treatment approaches and serves approximately 7,000 patients each year. As an RN on this team, you will deliver exceptional care, throughout the patient care journey. In this role, you will interact directly with patients and their families, offering the opportunity to enhance their experience and provide healthcare education as needed. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, caregivers, and the community. You will also have access to Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits, including opportunities for further education, professional development courses, and employee wellness programs.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
If in a Critical Care area an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment
Two years of recent RN experience
Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication and collaboration among unit staff and across departments to support patient care.
Ensure continuity of care between shifts; coordinates admissions, discharges, transfers, and daily operations.
Review major operational and patient care issues with Nurse Managers.
Provide ongoing clinical evaluation of nursing and patient care staff.
Counsel staff on performance, initiate corrective actions, and monitor attendance.
Escalate significant clinical or performance concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, and performance appraisals.
Monitor adherence to EEO/AAP goals and guidelines.
Ensure compliance with Nursing Institute, departmental, and organizational policies and procedures.
Supervise and participate in daily patient care delivery.
Develop staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts.
Support quality improvement, outcomes research, and committee participation.
Assist with orientation, continuing education, and in-service programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.