Assistant Nurse Manager

Job Description

Responsibilities

ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE

Horizon Health is seeking an to work on the inpatient psychiatric units (-bed C/A Psych Unit and -bed Adult Psych Unit) in the in the Billings Clinic Hospital, in Billings, MT. The Assistant Nurse Manager plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of overall nursing care to patients. He/she provides managerial support in conjunction with the Program Director by providing supervision and evaluation of all nursing and patient care personnel in the Program. He/she contributes to the Program, nursing and hospital through commitment to nursing goals, the supervision of clinical staff, and participation in the community relations program. The Nurse Manager reports administratively to the program director and clinical, the Vice President of Clinical Services, and the facility Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities:

• Promote patient health by supervising the nursing process
• Ensure initial nursing assessment is completed within hours of admission or per unit/hospital policy; reassess routinely throughout patient’s stay with the Program
• Direct, plan and provide nursing care in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
• Perform treatment intervention following physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders
• Ensure in efficient discharge planning for patients is executed
• Ensure progress notes and assessments are completed according to program procedures
• Ensure the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Create, implement and enforce clinical staffing plan for direct reports ensuring sufficient nursing personnel to provide for patient care needs in keeping with appropriate regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership and direction in accordance with the client hospital guidelines and consistent with nursing and Program goal philosophies
• Provide for professional growth and development of nursing staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans, participation in training programs, encouragement of formal continuing education efforts, and evaluation of same
• Monitor nursing personnel performance on a continuous basis and conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical direct reports
• Follow voluntary and involuntary procedure/process
• Interpret the nursing and treatment needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient
• Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies. Ensure efficient discharge plans and accurate histories are obtained at admission. Ensure the completion of all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards
• Complete all required staff competencies per program regulations in a timely manner
• Insure operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Orient or mentor new nursing staff as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefit Highlights:

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities within the company

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

EOE

About Billings, MT

Billings, MT is a thriving, historic, and culturally diverse community with an abundance of outdoor activities, a dynamic arts and culture scene, all with fantastic schools and a local charm. Billings is surrounded by Yellowstone River ands has the largest trail system for hiking and biking. Billings is known for friendly communities, and a peaceful lifestyle.

About Universal Health Services

Qualifications

• Requires BSN with previous acute care inpatient psychiatric experience in a hospital and some supervisory experience.
• 5 years of Behavioral health nursing experience
• CPR certification

EOE