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JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, accountable for the effective delivery of competent,
compassionate, and efficient care for Behavioral Health Units on a 24-hour basis. This includes clinical, human
resources, and financial management. Responsible for providing supervision and direction for nursing care and
performance of duties/tasks necessary to provide high quality care, according to the policies and procedures,
philosophy and objectives of the hospital and the department.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS
• Directly responsible for the supervision of clerical and nursing staff within the specific unit. Responsible for the
daily operation of the department.
• Oversees all phases of operation in the department.
• Responsible for interviewing, training and assigning new personnel.
• Evaluates and maintains records of performance and recommends promotion or disciplinary action.
• Assures proper personnel coverage for all areas.
• Provide clinical support and assist with daily operations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills expected of a licensed person in this capacity.
• Meet annual requirements for basic CPR certification, infection control, and safety.
• Provide internal and external customers with a service that assures they are listened to, understood, cared for
and treated fairly, courteously, intelligently, and respectfully.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality assurance activities when assigned.
• Carry out physician's therapeutic plan of care and orders.
• Delegate duties to other personnel commensurate with their educational proficiency and job description, as
needed.
• Responsible for procurement, storage, and routing of supplies and equipment.
• Compliance with Human Resource Policies, including time and attendance, non-discrimination and affirmative
action, and mandatory training compliance.
• Financial Activities: Ensures segregation of duties, timely and accurate monthly reconciliation of statements of
account; accurate preparation of annual budget; monitoring of budget to assure appropriate spending.
• Work practices meet Health Center and departmental health, safety and security requirements.
• Employee maintains high ethical standards and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.
• Supports and promotes system-wide activities related to adequate hand hygiene and the prevention of
healthcare associated infections.
• Responsible for maintaining impeccable regulatory compliance in the assigned areas of supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.
ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIEs
• Knowledge of leadership/management/organizational development, assessment protocols, change management
strategies, and processes.
• Ability to motivate and coach individuals.
• Standard hospital/clinic related office equipment.
• Standard Medical equipment such as IV pumps, portable oxygen
• Advanced, specialized nursing skills as appropriate to the nature of medical activity.
• EMR experience
• Bilingual a plus
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with a Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Five (5) years' clinical nursing experience. RN with two (2) years' experience as a Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse,
or Supervisor.
• RN with two (2) years' recent Inpatient Behavioral Health experience.
REQUIRED LICENSES/ CERTIFICATION
• Must possess and maintain a current RN license to practice in Texas.
• Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
• Current SAMA training preferred at hire.
• Specialty certification preferred at hire and preferred within 12 months of eligibility.
Sign on Bonus available to eligible applicants!
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, accountable for the effective delivery of competent,
compassionate, and efficient care for Behavioral Health Units on a 24-hour basis. This includes clinical, human
resources, and financial management. Responsible for providing supervision and direction for nursing care and
performance of duties/tasks necessary to provide high quality care, according to the policies and procedures,
philosophy and objectives of the hospital and the department.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS
• Directly responsible for the supervision of clerical and nursing staff within the specific unit. Responsible for the
daily operation of the department.
• Oversees all phases of operation in the department.
• Responsible for interviewing, training and assigning new personnel.
• Evaluates and maintains records of performance and recommends promotion or disciplinary action.
• Assures proper personnel coverage for all areas.
• Provide clinical support and assist with daily operations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills expected of a licensed person in this capacity.
• Meet annual requirements for basic CPR certification, infection control, and safety.
• Provide internal and external customers with a service that assures they are listened to, understood, cared for
and treated fairly, courteously, intelligently, and respectfully.
• Participate in hospital-wide quality assurance activities when assigned.
• Carry out physician's therapeutic plan of care and orders.
• Delegate duties to other personnel commensurate with their educational proficiency and job description, as
needed.
• Responsible for procurement, storage, and routing of supplies and equipment.
• Compliance with Human Resource Policies, including time and attendance, non-discrimination and affirmative
action, and mandatory training compliance.
• Financial Activities: Ensures segregation of duties, timely and accurate monthly reconciliation of statements of
account; accurate preparation of annual budget; monitoring of budget to assure appropriate spending.
• Work practices meet Health Center and departmental health, safety and security requirements.
• Employee maintains high ethical standards and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
• Accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.
• Supports and promotes system-wide activities related to adequate hand hygiene and the prevention of
healthcare associated infections.
• Responsible for maintaining impeccable regulatory compliance in the assigned areas of supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.
ACCOMPANYING KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIEs
• Knowledge of leadership/management/organizational development, assessment protocols, change management
strategies, and processes.
• Ability to motivate and coach individuals.
• Standard hospital/clinic related office equipment.
• Standard Medical equipment such as IV pumps, portable oxygen
• Advanced, specialized nursing skills as appropriate to the nature of medical activity.
• EMR experience
• Bilingual a plus
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with a Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Five (5) years' clinical nursing experience. RN with two (2) years' experience as a Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse,
or Supervisor.
• RN with two (2) years' recent Inpatient Behavioral Health experience.
REQUIRED LICENSES/ CERTIFICATION
• Must possess and maintain a current RN license to practice in Texas.
• Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
• Current SAMA training preferred at hire.
• Specialty certification preferred at hire and preferred within 12 months of eligibility.
