NURSE MANAGER

Job Summary Responsible for providing operational oversight, clinical support and administrative decision making for the hospital during the evening hours. Ensures the delivery of safe, effective, patient care while maintaining regulatory compliance, staffing adequacy, and coordinated communication across all units and departments. Duties & Responsibilities Provide leadership coverage for the entire hospital, ensuring smooth and safe operations across all inpatient units, and the admission department. Serve as the onsite administrative authority, making timely decisions regarding clinical care, safety issues, operational workflow, and resource allocation. Conduct regular hospital wide rounds to assess unit needs, staffing, patient acuity, environmental risk, and overall safety. Maintain clear, consistent communication with leadership team, nursing directors, supervisors, and on call administrators. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, including requirements established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Joint Commission, RIDOH and BHDDH. Monitor adherence to all patient safety protocols, including observation levels check procedures, fall risk interventions, suicide risk precautions and contraband reduction efforts. Respond to all psychiatric & medical emergencies and assist in managing urgent situations. Ensure timely incident documentation and initiate preliminary investigations for safety events, behavioral events, near misses, patients’ complaints, and environmental hazards. Adjust staffing in real time based on the census and acuity needs. Support staff with complex clinical decisions such as patient assaults, patient placements, initiation of 1:1/ acuity and block beds. Assess block beds, room availability, and unit suitability based on behavior, safety needs and acuity levels. Oversee the flow of admissions, from IAC to the units throughout the evening shift. Attend weekly HR meetings and collaborate closely with human resources department on matters related to employee performance and the disciplinary processes. Participate in hiring, including interviewing candidates, supporting orientation for new evening staff. Attend weekly nurse director meetings to ensure alignment with hospital policies, clinical standards, and operational expectations. Participate in assigned projects, hospital initiatives and performance improvement activities, ensuring timely completion and effective implementation. Serve as an active member of hospital committees as designated, for example, hospital quality council, etc. Provide real-time coaching, feedback, mentoring, and professional support to staff. Engage in performance management activities such as staff counseling, documentation of performance concerns, complete performance evaluations and provide input into evaluations for unit-based staff as appropriate. Requirements Education RN; Bachelor’s degree; Master’s Degree in Health Care Field preferred. Experience Four years’ experience in psychiatric nursing, at least two years management experience. Licenses Current RI license as RN. Certifications BLS, ACLS. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to lead and manage staff effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of patient safety protocols and regulatory compliance. Ability to manage staffing and resource allocation in real time. Crisis intervention and emergency response skills. Proficiency in documentation and incident reporting. Schedule 36/72 Full Time Flex. EEO Statements Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis. EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Ethics Statement : Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. #J-18808-Ljbffr