Role Overview:
Responsible for coordinating patient care, managing personnel, maintaining and purchasing equipment, and overseeing departmental operations within a psychiatric inpatient setting. The role involves hiring, training, evaluating staff, and ensuring productivity aligns with department goals. It includes participation in staffing, budgeting, and implementing patient care plans tailored to diverse psychiatric populations, including acute, geriatric, and medical-psychiatric units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage staff performance, conduct evaluations, and facilitate professional development.
- Develop and adhere to staffing, revenue, and expense budgets.
- Provide direct patient care according to individualized intervention plans, ensuring safety and quality standards.
- Coordinate staffing needs, assign nursing duties, and oversee daily payroll and staffing communications.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
- 2-5 years of RN experience, with preferred 5-10 years and some supervisory experience.
- Active RN license required.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Additional Information:
This position is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. The role offers an opportunity to work in a top-ranked hospital’s psychiatric department, delivering high-quality, patient-centered mental health care in a multidisciplinary environment.