Nurse Manager

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health•Council Bluffs, IA

7d•$51 - $68

About The Position

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health is hiring a Nurse Manager for a full-time day-shift role. Methodist Behavioral Health is a non-profit provider offering inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child and adolescent care, PHP/IOP, and ECT. The pay rate is $50.92 to $68.43 per hour, depending on years of experience. The Nurse Manager oversees nursing care and staff activities, supports patient safety and quality of care, manages staffing resources in response to census and patient acuity, and performs administrative functions. The role may also provide direct patient care as needed.

Requirements

Current registered nursing license in the state of the facility is required.
At least two years of registered nursing experience is required.
At least one year of experience with the facility's patient population is required.
At least one year of charge RN or other administrative experience is required.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

A BSN or higher is strongly preferred.
Three years as a registered nurse is strongly preferred.
Two years of prior registered nursing experience with the facility's patient population is preferred.
Prior experience as a house supervisor is strongly preferred.
First aid may be required based on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Anticipate and manage changes in census and acuity, allocating nursing resources based on patient acuity and care needs.
Model customer-service expectations and demonstrate urgency regarding patient safety.
Be accountable for the facility's standard of care and provide consultation and expertise in patient care delivery.
Serve as a clinical and service resource to nursing staff and other assigned staff.
Manage staff activities and coordinate safe, appropriate care across departments and disciplines.
Manage and evaluate the work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service, or maintenance staff for the unit, work group, and other facility staff as directed.
Analyze information and situations to select solutions to problems.
Recruit, hire, and train new staff.
Identify others' educational needs and develop educational or training programs.
Assist with developing and implementing organizational policies and procedures for the facility.
Prepare reports informing management about the status and implementation of unit programs, services, and quality initiatives.
Perform administrative and managerial functions, including budget planning and authorizing expenditures.
Provide direct care as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.