Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health - St. Rita's Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Summary

The Clinical Manager is accountable for quality patient care, efficient financial and resource utilization, staff development, and coordination of interdepartmental activities on an assigned unit(s).  Plans and organizes patient care to ensure patient needs are met by utilizing resources included, but not limited to pathways, protocols, and data base decision making tools to manage care processes and to ensure optimal outcomes.  Plans and organizes patient care to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with hospital and other regulatory standards. The Clinical Manager communicates formally and informally with the Senior Nursing Administrator regarding all aspects of unit operations including all outliers.  Assumes delegated responsibilities from the Senior Nursing Administrator for operational and personnel activities.  Contributes to nursing in the Medical Center through support of philosophy, objectives, educational, and research efforts.  The Nursing Practice of this position is congruent with evidence-based practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Oversees 24/7 operations of the department, facilitates departmental compliance with all professional, local, state, national, and Joint Commission standards; ensures customer satisfaction by meeting legitimate expectations of all customers within the availability of resources; develops and maintains relevant policies, procedures, and standards of care; represents department/service at site and regional meetings, including medical staff meetings as appropriate, interdisciplinary committees, and management meetings; collaborates with leadership on program plans and operations; assumes technical

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Collaborates with finance department and site leadership in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets, which reflect an understanding of strategic initiatives and financial goals of Mercy Health; manages services in accordance with approved budgetary guidelines; ensures appropriate revenue capture; manages inventory of equipment and supplies; collaborates with revenue cycle specialists to maintain a working knowledge of current regulatory guidelines

HR LEADERSHIP SKILLS/MANAGEMENT
Provides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking; collaborates with Human Resources to recruit, hire, orient and train new employees; develops and maintains staffing levels that are responsive to patient care needs and that optimizes productivity; conducts annual and ongoing appraisal of employee performance; develops and communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters environment for effective communication

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
Develops and implements a comprehensive quality assurance / performance improvement program based on relevant indicators and standards of patient care; develops expectations for customer service and educates and measures staff on outcomes of service; ensures customer satisfaction by meeting legitimate expectations of all customers within the availability of resources; incorporates rounding into regular activities; develops and maintains processes to assure equipment function and safety; collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify and improve patient care processes

MINUMUM EDUCATAION:

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION: 4 year/Bachelors Degree; Specialty/Major: Nursing or related field; BSN required if no higher level nursing degree held

PREFERRED: Graduate Degree (Masters) Specialty/Major: Nursing or related field; MSN required if BSN is not held

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (MUST NOT BE NON-EXPIRED/ACTIVE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)

Current nursing license in the State of Ohio
Required Certifications by Nursing Department: Med Surg/Telemetry: BLS required, ACLS encouraged
STEP DOWN: BLS required; ACLS required with 6 months of hire or per RN Residency plan
ICU/CVU: BLS and ACLS required or per RN Residency plan

MINIMUM YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE:   Three years of demonstrated leadership experience, including, but not limited to, charge nurse experience, preceptor experience, etc.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED:   Five years of clinical nursing experience preferred; one year of previous management experience preferred

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

Adult Behavioral Health Unit - St. Rita's

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.