Position: Nurse Manager
Department: Medical
Reports To: Medical Director
Status: Exempt
Job Summary:
Oversees all nursing care for THIRA Health patients within various levels of care. Manages the non-prescribing medical/nursing team staff and oversees the general delivery of nursing medical care. May provide backup floor nursing as needed.
Job Duties:
- Oversee and supervise non-prescribing medical/Nursing staff, assign special projects when necessary; delegate when appropriate.
- Manage overall productivity of Nursing team operations; manage and resolve all escalated Nursing issues.
- Coordinate care with clinical treatment team and assist in treatment plans for patients as necessary.
- Serve as primary liaison between Nursing team/staff, prescribing, nutrition, and all other clinical disciplines to ensure consistent cohesive multidisciplinary functioning.
- Oversee/perform initial new patient medical assessment, including but not limited to, reconcile medications, obtain medical/surgical history and most recent labs, confirm all patient allergies, and document all findings in patient chart.
- Oversee process of all medication administration for patients including but not limited to: medication passes/preparation, adherence to medication regimen, facilitation of patient OTC/prescribed/self-administered medication, maintenance of medication storage, and ensure maintenance of required documentation; delegate as needed.
- Provide oversight of all Nursing services of THIRA Health programming; ensure adequate and qualified nursing staff for clinical service/coverage needs.
- Participate in all quality of care assessments and improvement initiatives and programs as it relates to nursing.
- Support the development and implementation of medical policies and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission and other accreditation services.
- Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, formal performance appraisals and disciplinary action/paperwork when relevant, with the assistance of HR when necessary.
- Coach, mentor and develop staff; provide career development planning and opportunities to reinforce retention.
- Process, document and approve/deny staff’s time off, ensure adequate coverage.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates Degree, plus Active Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and/or managing other staff.
- Minimum five (5+) years nursing experience, including prior mental or behavioral health nursing experience.
Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, psychology, public health or related field.
- Nurse Manager experience in a hospital, residential facility, or supportive living environment.
- Direct patient experience working in IPU, AFH, IOP and/or PHP programs; ED patient experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of Washington State WAC's and RCW's.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and train staff.
- Experience developing and implementing psychiatric policies, procedures and compliance.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits package; inclusive of Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Generous allotment of Paid Time Off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
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THIRA Health is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring that every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.
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