Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Inpatient Behavioral Health / Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY : The Clinical Nurse Manager is

responsible for the management of clinical nursing services in

Behavioral Health Services. Works closely with the Director, and

Medical Staff leadership to develop, implement, and maintain

clinical and educational programs that enhance the quality of care

and achieve a high level of patient and provider satisfaction.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION :

Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing, BSN

degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : R.N. with current New Mexico

State license or Compact license. BLS and other certification as

applicable to area. National certification in area of expertise is

preferred.

SKILLS : Strong

clinical and leadership skills and previous management experience

including experience in facilitating interdisciplinary team

collaboration. Evidence of such experience should include :

Strong nursing and therapy knowledge

and clinical skills

Effective communication

skills (verbal and written)

Strong analytical

skills

Ability to problem solve; ability to

appropriately confront issues

Ability to

motivate others as individuals and as a team

Ability to plan, organize, direct, and manage the activities of

others

Ability to effectively run meetings

and to negotiate deadlines

Ability to

communicate with a wide variety of audiences

Experience in dealing with physicians on an administrative level

and ability to work collaboratively with medical staff members and

leadership

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical role in

behavioral health services.Two years progressive management

experience.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

• Responsible to :

Director, Med-Surg and BHS.

ENVIRONMENT :

Works in a clean, well-lighted,

ventilated smoke-free environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Subject to stressful professional

relationships. Working hours vary, with flexibility due to

unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. Requires the

ability to speak, listen, develop and communicate written

materials.