Clinical Nurse Manager, Psychiatric Acute, Full-Time, Days

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

What We Offer
MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health is responsible for the provision of nursing care and actively participates in the administration of the Department of Nursing.  The Nurse Manager directs, supervises, coordinates, plans and evaluates nursing care practice and unit functions in accordance with hospital policy.  The position requires clinical and managerial competence in psychiatric nursing, assuring cost-effective yet adequate numbers of nursing staff and resources, on-going competency of nursing and clerical staff, as well as high quality care required for a safe, therapeutic environment.  The Nurse Manager consults with the Director of Behavioral Health and Medical Staff on activities related to clinical operations, quality improvement and risk management as well as implements changes in policy, programs and physical resources required to achieve hospital objectives.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

Sufficient education to obtain a valid California RN license
Masters Degree in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, or its equivalent, from a school of nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years of recent acute psychiatric clinical experience

PREREQUISITE SKILLS

Demonstrates ability to work effectively with a diverse staff, physicians and outside agencies
Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of Hospital personnel and external customers
Demonstrates ability to set priorities, achieve objectives, solve problems, meet deadlines, coordinate simultaneous projects and make decisions
Demonstrates clinical and technical skills in patient care delivery
Expert knowledge of WandI Code, Title 22, Title 9, The Joint Commission and Medicare COP as relates to Inpatient Psychiatry Nursing in a general hospital
Experience within a union environment
Experience in data management and analysis preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of management and leadership theories
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated oral and written skills
Ability to read, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions

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