Bethany for Children & Families is looking for a Nurse Manager at our Bridgeview office in Clinton, IA.

Under the direction of the Medical Director and the Associate Director, assists in the execution, processing, and documentation of medical treatments and assessments. Provides direct supervision to nursing staff. Provides mental health education and consultation to outside agencies, other health providers, and the community. Ensures the highest quality of mental health nursing services, promoting optimum client care and the overall mission and objectives of the organization.

What YOU get for being a Nurse Manager:

Competitive Compensation
For full-time employees in their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 26 hours paid, with a maximum of 80 hours earned per year. For full-time employees after their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 13 hours paid, with a maximum of 160 hours earned per year. Part-time employees earn vacation time benefits based on the actual number of hours paid in a pay period.
Full-time employees earn one hour of sick leave for every 21.67 hours paid. Part-time employees earn sick time benefits based on the actual number of hours paid in a pay period.
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Agency contributions of 8% calculated on bi-weekly earnings to a 403(b) Thrift Plan (retirement plan) upon meeting plan eligibility criteria
An option of two health plans, one with a Health Savings Account benefit that includes employer contributions
Dental insurance
Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums if enrolled in the dental insurance plan)
Group Life insurance; Basic Life and Basic AD&D
Options of employee-paid premiums for voluntary supplemental insurance offered
An Educational Aid program

Nurse Manager Requirements:

Have the ability to fulfill all of the regulatory requirements for employees of a Community Mental Health Center in the State of Iowa or Illinois as required by state and federal law. This includes successful completion of the criminal background investigation, clearance from the Illinois CANTS when applicable, as well as the office of the inspector general exclusionary screening.
Required Education:
- Registered Nurse from a state approved training program is required.
- Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
- Current unrestricted licensure in good standing in the state of Iowa or Illinois depending upon which state the nurse is working.
Experience and Skills:
- Two years’ experience working in a mental health setting is highly preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory/practice and assessment skills with knowledge of psychological approaches and psychotropic medications.
- Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age and diagnosis of clients served.
- Knowledge of involuntary hospitalization laws pertaining to mental impairment and substance abuse; working knowledge of managed care concepts and practices.
- Knowledge of medical records and recording nursing services.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to work cooperatively with staff and other service providers, and interface effectively and sensitively with clients and families.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain composure under stress.

EOE

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