Nurse Manager RN - Psych Acute Geriatric
About The Position
The Nurse Manager leads Acute Geriatric Psychiatry services at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, overseeing nursing care in a collaborative inpatient behavioral health environment serving adults and older adults. The role provides 24-hour responsibility for supervising, coordinating, and evaluating nursing care in accordance with the Registered Nurse Practice Act, standards of practice, and facility policies and procedures. Working with the Program Director, the Nurse Manager helps implement the philosophy and objectives for Behavioral Health. The position oversees nursing activities, supports efficient and competent nursing practice, and promotes constructive relationships among nursing personnel, medical staff, patients, and internal customers. The manager defines and prioritizes goals for self and direct reports, evaluates staff performance and nursing care, and recommends modifications. The role also leads staffing, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, patient experience, employee engagement, and operational excellence efforts.
Requirements
- Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS certification upon hire and maintained as current.
- At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
- Five years of psychiatric nursing experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for hires after January 11, 2021.
Nice To Haves
- Current ACLS Provider Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care in the Behavioral Health unit, with 24-hour responsibility and in accordance with applicable nursing practice requirements and facility policies.
- Collaborate with the Program Director to implement the philosophy and objectives for Behavioral Health.
- Supervise and coordinate nursing activities to support efficient, competent nursing practices.
- Promote harmonious relationships among supervised personnel, medical staff, patients, and internal customers.
- Define and prioritize goals for self and subordinates.
- Evaluate nursing personnel performance and nursing care, and suggest modifications.
- Oversee patient care for adults and older adult patients.
- Lead staffing, regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and operational excellence efforts.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
