Nurse Manager

MALVERN CONSTITUTION LLC•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Malvern Behavioral Health is currently seeking a full time Nurse Manager at our upcoming Malvern Behavioral Health facility located at 3905 W. Ford Road Philadelphia, PA 19131. The Nurse Manager position will be assigned to oversee two adult psychiatric units that will be opening in early 2026. This full-time position offers a competitive salary; as well as a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, paid time off, life insurance and a company sponsored 401K plan with a company match! Position Summary: To organize and administer individualized nursing care to patients. Provides standards of nursing care as directed by medical staff and in accordance with the multidisciplinary treatment plan objectives, policies, and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Assists Director of Nursing in ensuring the quality and efficiency of nursing practice at Malvern Behavioral Health.

Requirements

Current licensure as a nurse in PA.
Clinical experience in the treatment of behavioral health preferred.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of Joint Commission standards.
Ability to work in a supportive, caring and non-judgmental manner with staff and patients to gain confidence and cooperation with patients
Ability to care plan and identify appropriate nursing interventions.
Microsoft Office Proficient.
EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Promotes the safety/health and well-being of patients.
Assumes the responsibility for the nursing unit and maintains a smooth work flow on all shifts.
Observes, coaches, orients and evaluates nursing staff.
Works with pharmacy and pharmacy coordinator to provide quality pharmacy services at reasonable cost.
Works closely with medical director to provide quality patient care.
Participates in the Performance Enhancement process, attending meetings and participating on task forces as directed.
Promotes a positive environment in the nursing department.
Promotes a high quality of customer service in the nursing department.
Administers and accounts for medications and controlled drugs in the appropriate place.
Orders new medications and replaces stock medications.
Responds to and directs emergency situations as necessary.
Oversees and assists in providing instruction for patients, including explanation of procedures, treatments, medications.
Provides educational literature to patients and meets with them individually.
Responsible for the day to day operations of the infection control program.
Provides for patient safety through preventative measures.
Implements fire safety and isolation procedures when appropriate, including disposal of hazardous waste.
Responds to and directs emergency situations when necessary.
Demonstrates ability to implement internal and external disaster plans.
Oversees and assists in providing instruction for patients, including explanation of procedures, treatments, and medications.
Provides educational literature to patients and meets with them individually.
Responds to and implements special precautions/interventions for suicidal, homicidal, or aggressive patients until patient can be transferred.
Delegates duties to staff members appropriately after assessing patients’ needs and varying skill level of staff members.
Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty areas (setting up consults & for study results).
Prepares scheduling for the nursing department.
Follows all infection control practices.
Prepares and certifies the accuracy of the midnight census.
Other functions as assigned.