Nurse Manager (RN) Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health•McKinney, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Collin Springs Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Nurse Manager Registered Nurse (RN) for their Behavioral Health department. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring the well-being of both staff and patients, contributing to the mission of making communities healthier. The role involves managing daily operations, directing patient care, developing departmental goals, managing staff relations, overseeing budgets and compliance, and ensuring the quality of patient care. The Nurse Manager will also foster professional growth and integrate evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or current enrollment in a bachelor’s program for nursing required.
Current Registered Nurse Licensure
Current American Heart Association BLS certification
Three or more years of experience in all aspects of medical surgical nursing
A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manages the daily operations of the assigned department functioning to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
Responsible for the direction of patient care with the assigned scope.
Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management.
Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations.
Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
May provide patient care when necessary.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.