Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Inpatient Behavioral Health / Full-time

CHRISTUS Health • Santa Fe, NM

10d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible for the management
of clinical nursing services in Behavioral Health Services. Works closely with
the Director, and Medical Staff leadership to develop, implement, and maintain
clinical and educational programs that enhance the quality of care and achieve a
high level of patient and provider satisfaction.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing, BSN degree preferred.
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: R.N. with current New Mexico State license or Compact license. BLS and other certification as applicable to area. National certification in area of expertise is preferred.
• SKILLS: Strong clinical and leadership skills and previous management experience including experience in facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Strong nursing and therapy knowledge and clinical skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to problem solve; ability to appropriately confront issues
• Ability to motivate others as individuals and as a team
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and manage the activities of others
• Ability to effectively run meetings and to negotiate deadlines
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences
• Experience in dealing with physicians on an administrative level and ability to work collaboratively with medical staff members and leadership
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical role in behavioral health services.
• Two years progressive management experience.

Nice To Haves

• BSN degree preferred.
• National certification in area of expertise is preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree