Manager Nursing Behavioral Health

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus

3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360

The Manager Nursing is responsible for the delivery of nursing care within the Behavioral Health Unit, in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures, and standards. This position consults and advises the Department Director on programs, projects, and activities of assigned areas. The Manager directs and manages all operational aspects of the assigned area, including providing leadership to staff, with the goal of providing a cost-effective delivery system while maintaining patient safety and excellence in customer service.

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Manage a Behavioral Health Unit

• Prepare, manage and control budget, monitor and analyze variances.

• Direct employees to meet all mandatory Human Resource requirements.

• Complete performance appraisal of staff members.

• Quality compliance.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Oversee the process of assuring the clinical competence of personnel. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/Patient Care - Required

• 5 years Nursing/Patient Care - Required

• 2 years Previous managerial experience with demonstrated leadership skills - Preferred

• Previous experience in Behavioral Health - Highly desired

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board in state of practice - Required

• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire - Required

• Licensure - Nursing Leadership Licensure within 36 months - Preferred

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association -Required if required by unit

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.