Nurse Manager | Inpatient
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Job Summary
About Us:
As a non-profit organization Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!
Role Overview:
The Recovery Place Kent Nurse Manager is responsible for managing the 24-hour nursing units (Evaluation and Treatment and Secure Withdrawal Management and Stabilization) to provide safe efficient and quality patient meeting this responsibility the Nurse Manager assists in the selection of unit nursing staff schedules and supervises unit staff and develops and implements unit programs to meet specific patient care needs. The Nurse Manager provides leadership to promote professional nursing practice and further provides administrative leadership through mentoring and training participation in administrative decision-making processes and support and development of policies and programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure nursing practice compliance with state county federal regulations as well as accrediting bodies such as The Joint Commission.
- Ensure nursing compliance with Infection Control measures.
- Generate schedules for nursing staff to ensure adequate staffing for safe care of all admitted clients.
- Work directly with Scheduling Coordinator to design and assign nursing schedules.
- Assign direct supervise and evaluate nursing staff on the delivery of patient care.
- Develop and oversee nursing workflows to ensure productivity efficiency and quality patient care.
- Participate in direct nursing activities as needed.
- Order supplies and equipment and supervise the proper use and maintenance of facility equipment.
- Foster a team culture of safety flexibility creativity mutual support and dedication to client care.
- Promote a safe calm secure environment of care to promote recovery and wellness.
- Plan and conduct team meetings to discuss patient care progress and planning.
- Participate in recruiting hiring and other administrative duties to include primary disciplinary and termination decisions for nursing staff in concert with Human Resources and the Director of Nursing.
- Assist in orientation of new hires.
- Develop and provide staff training on nursing and clinical issues as identified.
- Evaluate employee performance and report as required to Director of Nursing/ HR.
- Make recommendations about changes to nursing services participate in creation or revision of policies and procedures as requested.
- Participate in organizational regional and partner meetings to keep abreast of current issues inform and educate staff accordingly.
- Participate in chart review auditing and utilization review activities to ensure compliance with regulations safety and quality of care measures.
- Interact with the public county state and federal agencies on behalf of the organization as part of the management and leadership team.
- Rotation of administrator on-call after hours.
What Were Looking For:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Education:
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Masters degree in nursing healthcare business or related field desirable
- Current license to practice nursing in Washington State
Experience:
- 1-2 years of nursing experience in a supervisory role
- 3 years of nursing experience (psychiatric nursing or detox preferred)
- Familiarity with WAC requirements Joint Commission standards and professional standards of mental health and substance use disorder treatment
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer literacy including familiarity with use of EMR and Microsoft office products
- Familiarity with principles and practices of effective employee supervision development and evaluation
- Understanding of the laws and regulations pertaining to civil commitment in WA
- Familiarity with state and federal regulations pertaining to psychiatric and SUD treatment
- Familiarity with uses and functions of psychiatric medications and narcotics
- Familiarity with best practices in substance use disorder treatment including detoxification protocols
- Understanding of common mental and physical illnesses disabilities injuries nutrition
- Familiarity with safety practices related to care in locked psychiatric facilities
- Proficiency in operating basic medical equipment
- High integrity/ethical standards
- Ability to establish positive respectful and collaborative professional relationships
- Flexibility team-orientation
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Receptive to change and presentation of new knowledge
- Ability to anticipate challenges and implement innovative solutions
- Dedication to providing client-centered culturally sensitive trauma-informed care
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergencies
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions we would love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board!
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Since 1965, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care serves the mental health and substance use disorder needs of King County Washington communities.
