Nursing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

Our Mission

The mission of SpringBrook Autism Behavioral Health is to provide the highest quality care and exceptional services in the eyes of our patients, customers and employees. To achieve this, the Springbrook Autism Program provides structured, effective support for children with autism and their families.

Our Goal for the Autism Behavioral Health Program

Our staff strives to create a solid foundation for long-term wellbeing and success outside of the program. We emphasize evidence-based treatments and therapies, such as Occupational Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis, that have far-reaching benefits beyond the classroom. All of our services are tailored to meet the needs of individual students and their families, and are provided with our client's dignity, respect, and confidentiality in mind.

Our History

The Springbrook Autism Program grew out of three decades of experience in behavioral and mental health care. We founded the program after recognizing a need in our region for greater support and professional treatments and therapies for families struggling with the behaviors associated with autism.

Our Values

SpringBrook will foster, promote and celebrate a culture of:

Integrity

By holding ourselves consistently to the highest ethical, personal, clinical and business standards.

By consistently intensely pursuing, evaluating and implementing new ideas, research and technology for enhancement of our patients, employees and customers’ experiences.

By educating, treating and mentoring patients, families and employees to help them reach their maximum potential.

Through collaborating, supporting, relying upon, trusting and respecting one another with knowledge that we can accomplish higher goals as a team.

Our Vision

SpringBrook Behavioral Health System will be a premier health care organization by striving for a culture of excellence through responding to the needs of the community, employees and shareholders.

Our Philosophy

To be part of SpringBrook you cannot just come to work. We at SpringBrook are personally invested in making a positive difference in the lives of our patients and families by understanding their individual needs. They require and deserve our compassion, empathy, and commitment to their treatment. We are here to change, heal, and save lives.

About the Role:

The Nursing Manager for the RTF at Springbrook Behavioral Health System plays a crucial role in overseeing the delivery of high-quality psychiatric nursing care to our RTF patients. This position is responsible for ensuring that all nursing staff adhere to best practices and regulatory standards while providing compassionate and effective care. The Nursing Manager will lead a team of dedicated professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes both staff development and patient recovery. Additionally, this role involves the management of unit operations, including budgeting, staffing, and compliance with health regulations. Ultimately, the Nursing Manager will contribute to the overall mission of enhancing the mental health and well-being of the community served by the facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license with a minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in psychiatric nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration.
• Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC).
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support nursing staff in the RTF Unit, ensuring adherence to care protocols and standards.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices in psychiatric care.
• Conduct regular assessments of patient care quality and staff performance, providing feedback and guidance as necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and adjust individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Manage unit operations, including staffing schedules, budget oversight, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills:

The required skills for this position include strong leadership and communication abilities, which are essential for guiding nursing staff and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are utilized daily to assess patient needs and develop effective treatment plans. Time management and organizational skills are necessary for overseeing unit operations and ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently. Additionally, knowledge of psychiatric nursing practices and regulations is crucial for maintaining compliance and delivering high-quality care. Preferred skills, such as proficiency in EHR systems, enhance the ability to document patient care accurately and streamline communication among team members.