Nurse Manager - Senior Adult Unit
About The Position
The Nurse Manager assumes ongoing responsibility for the clinical management of the patient care unit and collaborates with nurse managers and allied disciplines to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role oversees staffing within established budgetary guidelines and supports the hospital’s commitment to quality patient care. The Nurse Manager manages staffing patterns and schedules, participates in employee hiring and personnel actions, evaluates staff, and develops clinical and multidisciplinary meetings to support effective patient care and treatment. The role reviews incident, restraint, and seclusion documentation; reports negative outcomes to Nursing/IBH Administration; and works with other managers to prevent recurrence. The Nurse Manager supports administrative decisions, supervises staff development, follows hospital policies and regulatory requirements, partners with Utilization Review, and collaborates with the IBH Education Coordinator on staff education. The role also ensures required certifications and training remain current.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing or another related health care field required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of practice.
- Previous leadership experience required.
- Current Massachusetts RN license; department certification as appropriate; and BLS.
- Fluent in English, verbally and in writing.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of the clinical area.
- Competence in psychotropic medication administration, drug and alcohol withdrawal, leading a group, and de-escalation/restraint management.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, adaptive abilities, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage and effectively supervise employees, use sound administrative practices, work cooperatively and effectively with others, and adapt to workplace changes.
- Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and evaluate staffing patterns; manage monthly evening schedules and staffing.
- Participate in hiring, disciplinary, and termination processes in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and IBH senior leaders.
- Conduct employee evaluations and evaluations of other staff designated by the Director of Nursing.
- Develop clinical unit meetings that positively affect patient care.
- Develop and lead multidisciplinary clinical meetings focused on successful patient treatment and management.
- Attend administrative meetings that support the mission of the Nursing Division.
- Review incident reports and restraint and seclusion forms for completeness and clarity; report negative outcomes promptly to Nursing/IBH Administration and work with managers to prevent recurrence.
- Support and implement administrative decisions.
- Provide supervision that supports professional improvement and development.
- Maintain understanding of and enforce hospital policies and protocols as appropriate.
- Follow applicable regulatory agencies’ expectations and guidelines, including DMH, DPH, JCAHO, and payors.
- Work closely with the Utilization Review team.
- Collaborate with the IBH Education Coordinator to plan, develop, and implement staff education programs.
- Maintain required CPR, Risk Management, and Aggression Management requirements and ensure unit employees maintain theirs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
