Nurse Manager

Acadia•Forest Knolls, CA

6d•$52 - $55

About The Position

Serenity Knolls Treatment Center is hiring a Nurse Manager for a full-time day-shift position. The Nurse Manager is accountable for the facility’s standard of care and serves as a clinical and service resource to nursing and other staff. The role manages nursing resources according to patient census and acuity, coordinates safe care across departments and disciplines, and provides direct patient care as needed. The Nurse Manager oversees staff activities and work performance, recruits and trains new staff, identifies educational needs, and develops training programs. The role also assists with organizational policies and procedures, prepares reports on programs and quality initiatives, and performs administrative and managerial duties such as budget planning and authorizing expenditures. Other duties may be assigned as circumstances require.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage changes in census and patient acuity and allocate nursing resources according to patient 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 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 work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other facility staff as directed.
Analyze situations and information to select effective solutions to problems.
Recruit, hire, and train new staff.
Identify others’ educational needs and develop educational or training programs.
Assist with developing and implementing facility policies and procedures.
Prepare reports on the status and implementation of unit programs, services, and quality initiatives for management.
Perform administrative and managerial functions, including budget planning and authorizing expenditures.
Provide direct care as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.