Nurse Manager; Psychiatric Adult; 1.0FTE, Day Shift

16437BRDepartment Name:HSP Psychiatric Adult 1E Location:Meriter Hospital Job Description:

The Nurse Manager in Behavioral Health Services has 24/7 accountability for the clinical and administrative operation of the locked psychiatric inpatient unit and behavioral health services in the emergency department located at Meriter Hospital. Clinical accountability includes the care delivered by nursing and program staff, in conjunction with and under the direction of the psychiatrists and other providers assigned to the unit. Operational accountability includes staffing, procedural, and financial management of all components of unit operations.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Three to Five years within a psychiatric mental health setting.

• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

• Current Wisconsin licensure as a Registered Nurse

• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office programs (Word, excel)

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

• Efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize job duties

• Ability to effectively manage priorities and deadlines

• Effective planning and organization skills

• Critical and effective problem-solving skills

• Experience in leading group projects

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing, DNP, Business Administration or related degree.

• Experience focused on age range commensurate with unit identified to manage.

• Management experience.

• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification on child/adolescent psychiatric -mental health nursing.

• Experience in leading QI projects.

• Understanding of Policy development.

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Auto req ID:16437BRZip Code:53715Compensation:Based on experience.Job Title:Nurse Manager; Psychiatric Adult; 1.0FTE, Day ShiftSite Address:202 South Park StreetWork Schedule:Day shiftHours Per Week:40Status:Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:1.0