Nurse Manager, Behavioral Health

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus Position Summary Provides clinical support to Nurse Residents/Registered Nurses during orientation and transition from novice to experienced RN. Facilitates and supports as they develop critical thinking skills, and provides educational experiences and mentoring that promote competent nursing practice and quality patient care. Provides clinical support to PCAs, PCTs, Safety Sitters, and Unit Coordinators. Assist the Nursing Director in the management of the daily operations of the department. Primary Position Responsibilities Facilitate and coordinate clinical teaching to reflect knowledge of the content area Establish an environment that promotes learning and works well with all HMC staff regarding teaching situations Patient Advocate Maintain patient safety Oversight and responsibility for staffing and operations Human Resources Resource Management Regulatory Compliance/TJC/EMTALA Outcomes/Quality Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum Education:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in

Nursing Preferred:

Master's degree in Nursing or related field Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

3 years of acute care experience in

Behavioral Health Nursing Preferred:

2-3 years of leadership experience

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

Current NJ RN licensure and American Heart Association CPR certification

Preferred:

Certification in specialty Knowledge, Skills and/or

Abilities :

Required:

Must pass annual clinical competency-based program and mandated in-service education. Unit-specific skills may include but are not limited to IV therapy, basic arrhythmia interpretation, vent training, critical care, conscious sedation, Bi-Pap/CPAP, and EndTidal CO2. Skills will be determined by a challenge exam and/or skill performance or by completion of a Staff Development course. Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).