Nurse Manager - Behavior Health

• MUST HAVE: Experience managing a psych unit in a hospital

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and employees
• Interact professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors, and staff
• Maintain and promote a positive public perception of Brookdale Hospital and its employees
• Implement hospital policies and procedures, as well as regulatory agency codes and regulations related to the department
• Oversee operations and management of the unit in collaboration with the Director
• Maintain overall responsibility for unit operations, with all disciplines reporting to the Director
• Coordinate performance improvement activities to ensure an interdisciplinary approach
• Utilize appropriate benchmarks for performance evaluation
• Assemble and prepare data related to clinical activities and required reports for:
  • NY State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
  • NY Department of Health (DOH)
  • NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
  • Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
• Review and monitor admissions and discharges to ensure appropriate clinical management and discharge planning
• Gather performance improvement data and ensure compliance with regulatory agency standards (DOH, JCAHO)
• Manage budgeting, supplies, and inventory maintenance as needed
• Provide operational leadership on a 24-hour basis
• Ensure compliance with PCS Scope of Service, Philosophy of Nursing, and Ethical standards
• Oversee patient care areas to ensure clinical needs and competencies are met
• Provide administrative coverage for the Nursing Department as needed
• Participate in continuing education to enhance administrative and clinical knowledge and skills
• Implement innovative and best practices in patient care
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director and/or Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Support HCAHPS development with team and service

• Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in New York State
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Crisis Management Certification (PMCS, TRUST)

• Minimum of five (5) years as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in psychiatry
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience
• Strong critical thinking, math, and computer skills; ability to work as a team player
• Experience ensuring compliance with NYSDOH, JCAHO, and other regulatory bodies
• Knowledge of quality improvement models, processes, and tools in healthcare settings
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulatory trends and industry standards
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Root Cause Analysis
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions
• Strong leadership, budgetary, and administrative skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in clinical specialty area
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read, write, see, and hear in English
• Proficiency in BHMC electronic record systems, healthcare equipment, and billing systems

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required

 
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