Nurse Manager

Acadia•Council Bluffs, IA

7d•$51 - $68

About The Position

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health is hiring a Nurse Manager. Methodist Behavioral Health is a nonprofit provider offering inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth. Programs include care for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child and adolescent care, PHP/IOP, and ECT. The Nurse Manager oversees nursing resources, staff activities, and the standard of care at the facility. The role provides clinical and service guidance to staff, coordinates safe care across departments and disciplines, and may provide direct patient care as needed. The Nurse Manager also supports staffing, training, education, policy implementation, quality initiatives, reporting, budgeting, and expenditures. The position is full-time on the day shift, with pay of $50.92 to $68.43 per hour depending on years of experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

BSN or higher strongly preferred.
Three years of registered nursing experience 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

Anticipate and manage changes in census and acuity, allocating nursing resources according to 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 delivering patient care.
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, and maintenance staff for the unit, work group, and other facility staff as directed.
Analyze information and situations 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.
Perform administrative or managerial duties, including budget planning and authorizing expenditures.
Provide direct care as needed.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.