Nurse Manager, Patient Care - Behavioral Health

Northwell•Amityville, NY

7d•$100,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for the nursing practice, patient care delivery, human and fiscal resources, and regulatory compliance of a behavioral health patient care unit. Maintains a professional environment that supports delivery of high-quality patient- and family-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.
Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
Six to eight years of nursing experience required.
Two to five years of leadership or management experience required.
Specialized certifications, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages and has 24/7 responsibility for team members, operations, and patient care activities of a patient care unit.
Assists nursing leadership in setting strategic direction for key programs aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values and the nursing strategic plan.
Communicates, builds consensus, and guides the team toward achieving department objectives.
Promotes and maintains high-quality patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Creates a professional work environment that fosters team member respect, engagement, accountability, and optimal patient outcomes.
Promotes appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice.
Acquires and manages staffing for the patient care unit and collaborates with HR regarding requirements.
Provides direction and guidance to patient care unit team members and supervisors.
Facilitates performance reviews, promotions, pay decisions, and corrective actions.
Serves as a role model for clinical, educational, and leadership standards of professional practice.
Assists with career development planning for team members.
Educates teams about new and existing department procedures and systems, including information systems and fiscal responsibility.
Manages the patient care unit budget, monitors expenditures, and implements action plans when variances occur.
Monitors performance metrics that support decision-making and optimal performance.
Ensures adherence to the established care delivery model, using knowledge of scope and standards of practice.
Facilitates continued unit compliance with JC, CMS, New York State, DOH, Public Health Law, HIPAA regulations, and system, hospital, and department standards.
Maintains current knowledge of clinical competencies for the patient population under oversight to manage direct patient care.
Maintains current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
Identifies and leads opportunities to improve operations across teams using evidence-based strategies and solutions.
Performs related duties as required.