BHCC NURSING - Nurse Manager BHCC

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources • Valdosta, GA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Behavioral Health is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Nurse Manager for our BHCC Department in Valdosta, Georgia. The Nurse Manager of the BHCC provides direction and supervision to the BHCC nursing and clinical support staff by coordinating the delivery of patient care, maintaining quality assurance by assisting in the formulation and implementation of nursing policy and procedures, and working as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and others at LBHS. Assumes charge in the absence of the BHCC Director. Performs treatments and provides care to consumers per MD orders and accepted Nursing Standard of Practice guidelines. Other duties as assigned.
The Nurse Manager of the BHCC is supervised by the Administrative Director of the BHCC and has 24/7 nursing oversight responsibilities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in a health-related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years of psychiatric nursing experience required. One year of experience serving as a lead worker over nursing staff in a psychiatric health facility or inpatient unit preferred; or
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• License: Must be actively licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective employee supervision, development, and evaluation; psychiatric nursing treatment and psychotherapeutic interventions; theories, techniques, and practices of professional nursing; principles, practices, and laws of professional nursing; laws and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing; the uses and effects of psychotropic drugs and narcotics; patient safety practices and locked-facility security; theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy; symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed and mentally ill patients; mental health community resources and services; health education and interviewing and counseling techniques; common mental and physical illnesses, diseases, disabilities, injuries, and nutrition; medical equipment operation.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of nursing and support staff and facility activities in a 24-hour psychiatric unit; identify and make recommendations regarding operational problems; develop and conduct staff training; explain mental health laws and regulations; observe emotional and physical behavior of patients; evaluate and assess the need for mental health services; analyze a situation and adopt a course of action; prepare and maintain medical records and reports; recognize and respect limits of confidential information; communicate with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic origins; speak before groups; exercise independent judgment in medical emergencies; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, patience and compassion; establish and maintain working relationships with other mental health professionals, subordinate staff, co-workers, other agencies, and organizations; comply with and enforce nursing policies, protocols, and program regulations; understand and follow instructions, work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• One year of experience serving as a lead worker over nursing staff in a psychiatric health facility or inpatient unit preferred

Responsibilities

• coordinating the delivery of patient care
• maintaining quality assurance by assisting in the formulation and implementation of nursing policy and procedures
• working as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and others at LBHS
• assumes charge in the absence of the BHCC Director
• performs treatments and provides care to consumers per MD orders and accepted Nursing Standard of Practice guidelines
• other duties as assigned
• 24/7 nursing oversight responsibilities

Benefits

• Health Insurance- We offer top-quality and affordable State of Georgia insurance benefits to all full-time employees. We have several options are available with Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare
• Flexible Benefits- We offer Group Term Life, Dependent Life, Accidental Death, Short-, and Long-Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, Medical/Dependent Care Spending Accounts, and Specified Critical Illness insurance
• Competitive pay- We offer competitive compensation that is regularly compared to the market and factor in comparable work experience and education
• Paid Holidays- We offer 9 paid holidays per year
• Paid Time Off- We offer paid time off that can be used for personal or sick leave
• Retirement- We offer two retirement plans a 401k with a 3% match after one year of employment and a 457
• Employee Assistance Program- We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling session

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees