Nurse Manager Ambulatory Behavioral Health

InovaFairfax, VA
$118,261 - $192,174Hybrid

About The Position

Inova Behavioral Health Services is looking for a dedicated Nurse Manager to join the team at our Merrifield location. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday – Friday. This role will be required to travel to ambulatory care sites 2-3 times weekly. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. The Nurse Manager oversees assigned unit to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, hiring and training team members, creating and implementing business strategies, managing performance of team members, and delegating tasks. Manages a nursing unit with 24-hour responsibility through demonstrated leadership and supporting behavioral competencies. Utilizes the Joint Commission standards and nursing practice tools/research to support a care delivery system that produces quality care with optimal outcomes. Serves as a primary liaison and information resource for unit of responsibility while overseeing the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic and evidence-based environment, which produces excellent patient care with optimal patient outcomes. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice while serving as a resource and a mentor to team members and showing respect for and an appreciation for the contributions of all team members. Consistently supports Inova Health System's mission and strategic plans.

Requirements

  • Certification - Basic Life Support
  • Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
  • 2 years of nursing experience related to the unit's scope.
  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Nice To Haves

  • 2-3 years previous Behavioral Health experience strongly preferred
  • Previous nursing supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversees assigned unit to ensure it is performing effectively
  • Hiring and training team members
  • Creating and implementing business strategies
  • Managing performance of team members
  • Delegating tasks
  • Manages a nursing unit with 24-hour responsibility through demonstrated leadership and supporting behavioral competencies
  • Utilizes the Joint Commission standards and nursing practice tools/research to support a care delivery system that produces quality care with optimal outcomes
  • Serves as a primary liaison and information resource for unit of responsibility
  • Overseeing the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic and evidence-based environment
  • Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice
  • Serving as a resource and a mentor to team members
  • Showing respect for and an appreciation for the contributions of all team members
  • Consistently supports Inova Health System's mission and strategic plans

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision coverage
  • a robust team member wellness program
  • Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
  • up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
  • up to $10,000 for student loans
  • 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost
  • paid time off
  • paid parental leave
  • flexible work schedules
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