Nurse Manager

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.

Responsibilities

• Implements hospital’s policies and procedures, as well as regulatory agencies codes and regulations as they pertain to the Department.
• Manages operations and oversees the unit in collaboration with the Director.
• Coordinates performance improvement activities across disciplines.
• Assembles and prepares data related to clinical activities and other statistical reports.
• Reviews and monitors admissions and discharges for appropriate clinical management and discharge planning.
• Gathers performance improvement data and ensures compliance with regulatory agency surveys.
• Performs operational leadership on a 24-hour basis.
• Maintains ethical standards and ensures delivery of patient care according to PCS Scope of Service and Philosophy of Nursing.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years as Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in psychiatry.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC's electronic record systems, equipment, and healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Skills

• Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Crisis Management (PMCS, TRUST).

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nursing school.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.