RN Behavioral Health Asst Nurse Manager and Clinical Educator

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Behavioral Health, this role serves as an educator and resource for the inpatient behavioral health hospital. The position provides leadership to the behavioral health team by creating a framework of educational services that promote the growth and development of its licensed and unlicensed staff. The role is responsible for managing and leading clinical staff to ensure patient care standards are being met.

Requirements

RN/BSN required
RN license in State of Connecticut
Minimum of five years of clinical nursing supervisor/charge nurse experience

Nice To Haves

Clinical psychiatric nursing experience is preferred
1-3 behavioral health experience preferred
Experience in clinical information systems preferred
Experience in project planning and implementation preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates new hire orientation for Behavioral Health staff
Oversees and coordinates Nursing Education programs, ensuring consistency with best practices and regulatory compliance
Educates staff on quarterly outcome improvement efforts
Directs, Supervises, and Participates in the efforts to successfully orient new hires into clinical settings at the Behavioral Health Hospital
Plans and evaluates training programs for licensed and unlicensed behavioral health staff
Utilizes Relias Learning Management System to track employee education and compliance, in accordance with the State of Connecticut DPH and CMS requirements
Manages the delivery of the interdisciplinary plan of care on the unit to assure that standards of care are met in a manner acceptable to Masonicare Health Center’s mission, vision and values
Provides oversight and clinical management of assigned unit(s)
Works collaboratively with off-shift supervisors to lead the unit staff on all shifts to common goals and standards for care
Maintains flexibility in work schedule to connect regularly, in-person, with off shift staff
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and assists in directing the patient care operations for the unit, including its programs and activities within approved budget and quality standards in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations
Ensures that supplies are maintained at acceptable levels, equipment is maintained in good working order, and rooms are turned over to accommodate admissions/moves in a timely manner
Responsible for overall cleanliness and appearance of the unit
Direct supervision of clinical staff as assigned
Responsible for performance evaluations, corrective actions, and any other responsibilities as assigned
Participates in affiliate and other requisite committee/board meetings and prepares educational sessions or materials for staff as required
Serves a member the QAPI committee
Identifies and facilitates education needs regarding the key quality initiatives/targets/goals (based on federal, state and best practice guidelines) for BH MHC
Participates in survey preparedness and corrective action planning
Audits corrective action plans and provides education as needed
Attends meetings/calls from all regulatory agencies and affiliations on a regular basis to keep current on nursing practices
Performs additional duties as assigned