Manager, Nursing Inpatient - Psych Unit
Job Summary
Manages the day-to-day operations for nursing staff and nursing activities for an assigned unit, including patient care, record keeping, and personnel issues. Responsible for implementing the mission, vision, policies, goals, and objectives of the organization and the nursing/clinical services within their area(s).
Oversee and assist with scheduling nursing staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Awareness of key clinical concepts relevant to the healthcare setting with the ability to balance department and unit needs with patient care priorities.
May fill in for clinical support staff when staffing gaps exist. Develops trusting relationships with patients by demonstrating an empathetic and professional attitude. Actively participate in tasks force, committees, staff meetings, etc. to assist with the department initiatives, implement goals, and organizational strategies.
Manages the process in reviewing results of clinical performance assessments and recommends process improvements. Implements established performance improvement policies and trains employees on these policies.
Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization. Assist with providing feedback in the collection and preparation of required budget information.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred.
- Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience preferred. Two years management/leadership experience preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- Certification is encouraged and may be required depending on specialty or service area.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of employment into position.
Department Details
20-bed unit serving adult patients with psychiatric illness- Patients are cared for by an interdisciplinary team consisting of the psychiatrist, nursing, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation and behavioral health technicians and aides. Patients in this unit are treated with group therapy as well as individual therapy and assessments. This unit provides acute care for the patient and facilitates treatment ongoing in the community. This unit also includes a partial hospitalization program.
Unit Highlights: High employee satisfaction scores! Nationally recognized for our performance improvement project. Positive workplace environment – with a strong sense of “workplace family”!
>Quote from employee (RN, Clinical Care Leader on Psych Unit) – “3B is unique in its fantastic ability to provide mental healthcare to people with the most challenging conditions. It has an environment that promotes new ideas, teamwork, and professional growth. All team members are valued and have the opportunity to alleviate the suffering of patients that are often left without options for improvement. If a nurse wants a challenging, rewarding, and meaningful job in mental healthcare, 3B is the unit to work on!”
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Company Information
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Facility: Sanford S Univ Med Ctr Location: Fargo, ND Address: 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00
Req Number: R-0265157 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No