Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health & Geriatrics

Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Lutheran Hospital’s 6D Geriatric Psych Unit specializes in the unique care of patients ages 55 and older. This team is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthier and more productive lives through evaluation, treatment and stabilization. As an Assistant Nurse Manager on this team, you will assist fellow RNs, physicians and medical staff in providing the best possible healthcare experience. Your work will mainly focus on evaluating patient condition, improving unit policies, managing caregiver schedules and welcoming new nurses to the team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of everyone you meet and the community as a whole. You can also benefit from the comprehensive benefits offered by Cleveland Clinic, such as further education, professional development courses and employee wellness programs.

A caregiver in this position will work nights consisting of 2 8-hour shifts from 11 : 00PM – 7 : 00PM and 2 12 hour shifts 7 : 00PM - 7 : 00AM

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

Support the Nurse Manager with supervising and supporting RNs and other nursing support caregivers.

Supervise admissions, conduct assessment of patient's needs and initiate nursing care plans.

Evaluate and document patient progress.

Facilitate the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of nursing programs, initiatives and objectives for the unit.

Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.

Serve as a liaison between the manager, caregivers and other areas within the organization.

Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.

Prepare schedule of work assignments assuring adequate coverage.

Participate in and support quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives.

Assist in orienting new caregivers.

Participate in continuing education and in-service educational programs.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Two years of recent clinical nursing experience

Behavioral Health experience

Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Geriatric experience

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Physical Requirements :

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and / or body fluids.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment :

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly : $37.50

Maximum hourly : $57.60

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).