Manager – Behavioral Health Position Available In Bibb, Georgia
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Job Description
Description:
RESPONSIBLE FOR
This position is a Registered Nurse who is accountable to the Director of Nursing for clinical and operations functions of an assigned unit. The Mgr Behavior Health assumes the responsibility of managing the unit’s clinical and operations activities in the absence of the Director. In addition, provides direct supervision to RN’s, LPS’s, MHT’s and Unit Secretaries for the adult and/or geriatric units. Provides Psychiatric and/or Chemical Dependency nursing services to the adult and/or geriatric population. This will include group, individual, and family assessment and education. Supports the mission of the organization as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of the highest, quality healthcare to include individualized, patient and family-centered, holistic, and supportive care in a safe and caring environment. Provides professional nursing care to patients by utilizing the standards of nursing practice and the nursing process as directed by the American Nurses Association (ANA) in order to organize, modify, evaluate, document and maintain the plan of care for behavioral health patients.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Graduate of a nursing program
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Three (3) years of nursing experience in a hospital (inpatient roles) or clinical (outpatient roles) setting, including at least one (1) year of relevant leadership experience required. Demonstrated clinical competency in the specialty area applying for.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification CPI certification within the first 90 days of employment required RN-C preferred
