Assistant Nurse Manager-Behavioral Health

Summary:

Assists Nurse Director / Manager in the coordination of the clinical/business activities on the units so that optimum quality of patient care is delivered in a cost-effective manner.

Promotes independent decision making and accountability.

Evaluates existing programs and takes strategic approach to creative solutions and change.

Promotes a climate for effective performance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists Nurse Director / Manager in overall manager/leadership responsibilities for assigned department.

• Assist with coaching and counseling employees to maintain high performance standards, and provides input into performance evaluations. Delegates tasks as appropriate based upon patient need and staff qualifications.

• Maintains day to day operations, including items such as bed flow; where applicable, patient rounding, collaborating with other departments, chart checks, and clinical support. Models appropriate behaviors to support customer satisfaction.

• Demonstrates and promotes fiscal responsibility.

• Assists with coordinating inventory consignment and purchasing contracts, billing process/issues and report generating when appropriate.

• Assists with managing staff levels by implementation and coordination of unit staffing for nursing care.

• Monitors quality metrics and facilitates performance improvement activities, by reviewing charts, and coaching staff appropriately.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

2 years recent clinical/ Behavioral health experience required.

Broad knowledge of nursing practice and ability to apply specific skills in nursing intervention.

Competency in management and leadership skills.

Required Education:

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

BSN preferred in related field.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Current NJ RN license, BLS.

Appropriate certification as required by specialty or regulatory agency.