Nurse Manager (RN)

Lifepoint Health • Richmond, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At Westpark Springs, Behavioral Health Hospital, we are driven by a profound
commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to
others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a
registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission
dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey
where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference
in the lives of those we serve.

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention
and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient
journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to
directly impact patient wellbeing.

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.

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention
and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient
journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to
directly impact patient wellbeing.

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.
• Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Three or more years of experience in all aspects of medical surgical nursing and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Certifications: CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of BH experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments
• Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
• Will oversee and supervise the shift
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc
• Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
• Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration
• RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients
• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
• Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• $Shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager