Nurse Manager (RN) - Inpatient Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit , 1NW

About the role

The Nurse Manager assists the Director in the coordination, supervision, and management of all personnel and patient care activities of the 1 North West Coed Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at Spring Harbor Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with psychiatrists, social workers, educators, and clinical program leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care.
• Ensures a positive and inclusive work environment through fostering a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Mentors, develops, and supports care team members to achieve their full potential.
• Oversees comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual and family therapy, occupational therapy interventions, and positive behavioral incentives and supports.
• Manages on-site academic tutoring and recreational opportunities for patients.
• Coordinates treatment and programming that includes dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, milieu activities, and skills-based groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a graduate of an accredited Nursing program required.
• RNC preferred.
• Licensed as a registered professional nurse by the Maine State Board of Nursing required.
• 2+ years of psychiatric nursing or comparable experience preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrates expertise in clinical practice and judgment.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual and family therapy, occupational therapy interventions, and positive behavioral incentives and supports.
• On-site academic tutoring and recreational opportunities in the gym, playground, and courtyard.
• Treatment includes dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, milieu activities, and skills-based groups.

Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in psychiatric disorders.
• Effective communication skills.
• Leadership and management skills.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• A flexible work policy.
• Student loan assistance.
• Training and education.
• Well-being resources for you and your family.

Pay

Details of pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details of schedule are not specified in the job posting.