RN Manager - Psych / Behavioral Health - Hospital - Paramus NJ

Responsibilities

The Nurse Manager – Behavioral Health (RN) will :

• Collaborates with Nursing Director to set and assess unit goals, acting as a link between nursing administration and medical staff
• Develops staffing plans based on utilization data, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and mix; oversees scheduling and approves overtime
• Recruits, hires, and manages staff; conducts performance evaluations and handles disciplinary actions in accordance with regulations
• Ensures safe patient care by enforcing professional standards, identifying staff training needs, and implementing improvement programs
• Communicates patient care information effectively to department staff; establishes and monitors patient care protocols
• Reviews and updates policies for regulatory compliance; implements changes and educates staff accordingly
• Manages quality assurance programs; identifies issues and implements improvement actions
• Assists in budget development and monitoring; optimizes resource allocation and cost efficiency

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