Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Nurse Manager - Behavioral HealthPosition Details: 2 open positions Start Date: ASAP Direct hire/contract to hire roleLocation: Onsite in Brooklyn NYShift: 8AM - 4PM - 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.-Responsible for the implementation of hospital’s 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.-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. Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum five (5) years as Registered Nurse. -Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in psychiatry. -Minimum two (2) years of experience in a leadership role. -Critical thinking, math, and computer skills; works as a team player. -Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators. -Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models, processes and tools and their use in health care integrated settings. -Maintains currency with state of the art and regulatory trends. -Knowledge of methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis. -Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions. -Demonstrates competence in leadership, budgetary and administrative skills. -Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional growth and development. -Excellent oral and communication skills. -Experience and demonstrated competency in applicable clinical specialty. -Decision making and problem solving. -Able to read, write, see and hear English. -Ability to fully utilize BHMC's electronic record systems, equipment and healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.Education: Required Education: -Graduate of accredited Nursing school BSN. Preferred Education: -Master’s 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).