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

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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 :

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.

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.