INTERIM Manager Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Manager of Behavioral Health establishes the vision for and provides leadership in delivering excellent patient care and achieving the department’s goals. The role oversees direct patient care activities and clinical education and development, and supports operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, clinical excellence, physician and employee satisfaction, and strategic initiatives. As a member of the facility’s management team, the Manager participates in decisions affecting the facility and its operational performance. The position provides day-to-day leadership assistance and support with Joint Commission preparation. The role is based at a 200-bed hospital on Chicago’s Near North Side and reports to the CNO.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of nursing leadership experience at the manager level or higher in a hospital setting.
- Proven track record of improving quality, patient safety, patient satisfaction, and cost containment.
- Licensed or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related degree.
Responsibilities
- Establish a vision for and lead the delivery of excellent patient care and achievement of departmental goals.
- Oversee direct patient care activities and clinical education and development.
- Help improve operational effectiveness, customer satisfaction, clinical excellence, physician and employee satisfaction, and strategic initiatives.
- Participate in facility and operational performance decisions as a member of the management team.
- Provide day-to-day leadership assistance and support Joint Commission preparation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
