Nurse Manager (Pinewoods)

About McIntosh Trail

At McIntosh Trail Community Service Board, we offer individuals experiencing symptoms associated with mental illness, addictive disease and/or developmental disability the hope for optimal functioning and recovery by providing quality behavioral health services and supports.

Summary

Manages the clinical programs, staff (Health Aide, LPN, RN and service delivery) of crisis stabilization unit.

Responsibilities

· Creates schedules to ensure coverage that is in compliance with State and other accrediting body guidelines, and approves timesheets.

· Covers some nursing shifts on the unit when needed.

· Coordinates with medical and clinical providers, administrative staff, and other agency programs or community stakeholders to coordinate care and operations.

· Performs assurance activities to ensure that services are adequate, appropriate, and accessible in the community.

· Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.

· Provides ongoing education via staff meetings, classes, one-on-one training, emails, and other sources when deemed appropriate to ensure all staff in CSU, CSC, and Temp Obs are adequately trained and competent.

· Provides supervision to nursing staff and ensures CSU, CSC, and Temp Obs are running efficiently.

· Assists Director in ensuring all State, Federal, and applicable guidelines are being followed.

· Monitors infection control, medication administration, and documentation for thoroughness and accuracy.

· Assists Director in reviewing and updating policies.

Minimum Qualifications

· Licensed in the state of Georgia as a Registered Nurse. Preference will be given to applicants with a BSN. Experience in mental health, particularly in inpatient settings. Experience documenting in an electronic health record.

Physical Demands may include

· Ability to lift and carry up to 25/50 lbs.

· Sitting, standing and/or walking, pushing/pulling, handling, reaching, bending, twisting, crawling, kneeling, squatting, climbing (ladders or stairs), overhead reaching