Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic Nurse Administrator to oversee operations, including nursing and healthcare services, at our 16 bed facility. The Nurse Administrator will foster a collaborative environment that promotes recovery, safety, and well-being for persons receiving services across various behavioral health settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the quality of mental health services while ensuring operational excellence and staff engagement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be licensed by and in good standing with the state of Arkansas. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Computer skills to include EHR, Excel, Word. Effective time management skills. Ability to prioiritize tasks/responsiblitie and complete duties/projects within the time allotted. Ability to proficiently run the med cart and administer all medications within the scope of the current licensure.
Duties:
Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations) overseeing and assuring the BHT/Med-Tech's are properly assisting people with their medications, not administering. Oversee the facility staff schedule to assure proper coverage. Will hire assist in the hiring process as needed, give verbal counseling (including signed documentation) which must be completed in its entirety then signed and scanned to HR Administration. Assure that in-services and are kept up to date. Assist with admission and discharges.
Life Safety:
Assure Fire Drills are performed monthly & documented properly. Assure Tornado Drills are performed semi-annually & documented properly. Assure all staff assigned to the med cart are trained properly and proficiently. Assure that the EMR and or paper MAR's match the provider's orders. Annually and as needed assure that the people are offered and given any vaccines needed i.e. flu, covid, shingles and/or pneumonia. Will be on call 24/7 for medical emergencies and or will have a split call schedule with other nurse. Will lead psychoeducational group therapies & activities to include company paid outings. Other tasks and duties as assisgned.
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
License/Certification:
LPN or RN License (Required) CPR Certification (Required) Ability to