Nurse Manager

Acadia Healthcare•Chicago, IL

40d•$51 - $62

About The Position

Montrose Behavioral Health is searching for a passionate Nurse Manager! At Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital provides premier inpatient care for children ages 5-12, adolescents ages 13-17, adults age 18 and older, and senior adults age 55 and older. We also offer outpatient care for adolescents and adults. Join our team and make a difference every day Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety Accountable for the standard of care at the facility, providing consultations and expertise in the delivery of care to patient. Serve as a clinical and service resource to nursing staff and other staff as assigned. Manage the activities of staff, coordinating safe and appropriate care between departments and disciplines. Manage and evaluate work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service or maintenance staff for the unit, work group and other facility staff as directed. Analyze information/situation to choose the best solution(s) to solve problems. Responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of new staff. Identify the educational needs of others and develop educational or training programs. Assist with the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures for the facility. Prepare reports to inform management of the status and implementation of programs, services and quality initiatives of the unit. Perform administrative or managerial functions such as planning budgets and authorizing expenditures. Provide direct care as needed. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

BSN or higher strongly preferred
Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
Three years as a registered nurse strongly preferred
Two years of registered nursing experience required
Two years of prior experience as a registered nursing with patient population of the facility is preferred.
One year of prior experience with the population required
Prior experience as a house supervisor strongly preferred
One year of charge RN or other administrative experience required.
Current RN license as required by state.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed
Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
Accountable for the standard of care at the facility, providing consultations and expertise in the delivery of care to patient.
Serve as a clinical and service resource to nursing staff and other staff as assigned.
Manage the activities of staff, coordinating safe and appropriate care between departments and disciplines.
Manage and evaluate work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service or maintenance staff for the unit, work group and other facility staff as directed.
Analyze information/situation to choose the best solution(s) to solve problems.
Responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of new staff.
Identify the educational needs of others and develop educational or training programs.
Assist with the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures for the facility.
Prepare reports to inform management of the status and implementation of programs, services and quality initiatives of the unit.
Perform administrative or managerial functions such as planning budgets and authorizing expenditures.
Provide direct care as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.