Summary: Reporting directly to the VP of Patient Care Services / Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) the
Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit Nurse Manager (ABHU NM) is accountable for the overall quality of service provided by the department and for the supervision of the departments team members. Ensures adequate staffing levels appropriately trained staff and the most efficient use of resources. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse Brown University Health policies & procedures The Joint Commission and state & federal regulations. The roles and responsibilities include clinical logistic and administrative duties. The ABHU NM will demonstrate autonomy behavioral health clinical expertise and excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities: Maintains ongoing sustainment and compliance with American Nurse Credential Center (ANCC) Magnet designation requirements; participates in writing to Magnet document and maintaining sources of evidence. Demonstrates knowledge and commitment to the Hospitals and Nursings mission vision values and goals through leadership of assigned functions and participation in a wide variety of organizational activities. Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities and operations of the department and patient care on an assigned shift or delegates to others. Ensures adequate staffing levels on a day-to-day and long term basis. Establishes and maintains a flexible staffing plan to ensure quality care patient safety and the most efficient use of resources. Facilitates teamwork and cooperation among staff effectively follows-up and resolves routine and complex employee relations issues seeking support from the CNO and/or Human Resources as needed. Serves as the nursing leader to represent nursing for Newport Hospital as subject matter expert for select Brown University Health and Newport Hospital meetings/committees. Collaborates with CNO nurse leaders and staff to ensure that Newport Hospital nursing achieves nursing Newport Hospital and Brown University Health strategic plan goals. Recruits hires new staff; works with Center for Professional Practice and Innovation (CPPI) to ensure a complete orientation process for all staff assigned to ABHU. Participates in all phases of the performance management process (planning ongoing feedback/coaching appraisal); works to ensure all reviews and coaching are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Role models professionalism at all times. Promotes Relationship Based Care and Professional Practice Model. Provides input to or develops department budget monitors expenses and accounts for monthly variances. Ensures compliance with regulations of The Joint Commission RI Department of Health CMS OSHA and other regulatory bodies. Collaboration with Emergency Department Leadership Inpatient Leaders and Mental Health provider leadership to ensure quality care staffing education and best practices are implemented across the care continuum. On a daily basis demonstrates clinical expertise and uses the nursing process to provide safe appropriate patient care to a defined patient population according to Brown University Health and unit policies. Demonstrates knowledge of the differences and needs of patients presenting with behavioral health concerns and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients families and co-workers. Fosters effective team dynamics amongst staff using clear communication supporting patient family and staff safety. As assigned participates in the professional development of others through preceptor/mentor activities. Supports the unit/departments work productivity and resource management activities. Identifies shift equipment supply and services issues; communicates with appropriate personnel and follows-through to resolve resource issues. Participates in a variety of administrative managerial activities such as the development implementation and enforcement of unit policies and procedures assists with follow up of adolescent behavioral health related incident reports Completes all required documentation in a timely manner according to Brown University Health policies and ensures necessary information is effectively communicated to all members of the healthcare team. Partners with the patient and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors trends and evaluates patient/family responses to treatment. Provides appropriate education to patients and families regarding all aspects of care according to Brown University Healths policies supports the organizations efforts to patient/family education. Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement; leads changes processes for adolescent behavioral health by coordinating with the behavioral health quality improvement activities in conjunction with the unit-based councils for the department and or organization. Plans and organizes constructive and effective meetings. Communicates effectively with Senior Leaders and Risk Management as needed (i.e. CEO CMO & CNO) Covers as Nurse Supervisor on evenings nights weekends and holidays as needed based on hospital operational needs
Performs other duties as assigned
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BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelors degree in nursing required; Masters Degree preferred. Nursing management experience preferred. Certification in Nursing Administration and/or specialty with 18 months of hire and maintained thereafter. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire into position or before completion of orientation if this is longer than 6 months and maintained thereafter.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years clinical experience in adolescents emergency and/or behavioral health setting preferred Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) is required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE OF: Theory principles techniques and practice of professional nursing. Common behavioral health/ psychiatric diagnosis medications concepts and evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments. State regulations regarding nursing practice. Clinical standards of care; documentation and patient record policies and standards. Teaching techniques; identification of learning needs and provision of patient/family education. Developmental and population-specific patient and family assessment techniques and how to apply to practice. Accreditation and certification requirements and standards
SKILLS: Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Effective de-escalation techniques. Demonstrates proficiency with existing and new technology platforms applicable to patient care and management.
ABILITY TO: Work individually or within teams and/or organizations within the medical and research community. Make clinical and procedural decisions using the nursing process. Maintain confidentiality of information. Delegate appropriately to ancillary staff. Communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing. Maintain excellent professional boundaries. Maintain professional composure including during stressful/difficult and/or critical situations.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Newport Hospital USA:RI:Newport Work Type: Full Time Shift: Shift 1 Union: Non-Union