The nursing manager is a registered nurse who provides direct care, leadership, direction, and supervision for all nursing care on their shift. The nursing manager also focuses on ensuring all employees within their supervision serve as team players towards goals/objectives established by the management team. They must be competent and skilled in assessing, planning, and delivering care for patients with co-occurring disorders. The role serves as the shift leader, role model and manager for the nursing staff, coordinating caregiver responsibilities and delegating tasks to assure overall quality of care for patients. This includes assessing the physical and emotional needs of high-risk patients and the level of milieu acuity, demonstrating awareness of the key elements of the treatment plans for all assigned patients, and assisting physicians and case managers in coordinating admissions, discharges, patient teaching and physical status needs. The role also involves providing assessment of and maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu, and maintaining professional standards of care, performance, and attitude.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager