RN- Behavioral Health Nurse Manager-NY

Our client is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN Nurse Manager for a full-time position in Brooklyn NY. This is an onsite opportunity.

Position Details:2open positions

Start Date:ASAP

Shift:8A-4P - MON-FRI

Job Summary:
-Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients visitors and other employees.
-Interacts professionally courteously and appropriately with patients visitors and other employees.
-Behave consistently by maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Brookdale Hospital and its employees.
-Responsible for the implementation of hospitals policies and procedures as well as regulatory agencies codes and regulations as they pertain to the Department.
-Responsible for operations and management of the unit in collaboration with the Director.
-Has overall responsibility for the operation of the unit with all disciplines reporting to the Director.
-Coordinates all performance improvement activities so that it is truly an interdisciplinary process.
-Utilizes appropriate benchmarks.
-Assembles and prepares data relative to clinical activities as well as other statistical and special reports required by the NY State Office of Mental Health (OMH) the NY Department of Health (KOH) the NY City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the Administration for Childrens Services (ACS).
-Reviews and monitors admissions and discharges to ensure appropriate clinical management and discharge planning.
-Responsible for gathering performance improvement data gathering information and meeting compliance standards for regulatory agency surveys including DOH and JCAHO.
-Other essential functions as deemed necessary such as budgeting supply and inventory maintenance.
-Responsible for operational leadership on a 24h basis.
-Responsible for ensuring that all PCS Scope of service Philosophy of Nursing and Ethical standards are met while delivering patient care.
-Oversees patient care area to ensure clinical needs & competencies are met.
-Provides administrative coverage for the Nursing Department as necessary.
-Participate in the system of continuing education to increase administrative and clinical knowledge and skills.
-Innovative and implements best practices in care.
-Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director and/ or Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services.
-Compliance with regulatory requirements.
-HCAPS: Development with team and service.

Previous experience working with children ages six (6) weeks to six (6) years of age (paid or unpaid).

Experiencing managing a psych unit in a hospital.

Required Education:
-Graduate of accredited Nursing school BSN.

Preferred Education:
-Masters Degree in Nursing.

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
-Basic Life Support.
-ACLS.
-Crisis Management (PMCS TRUST).