Nurse Manager (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health (BHU) Unit

Description

Management/Leadership
Req #: 46156

The Maine Health MMC Sanford Inpatient Behavioral Health locked units (40 beds) provide 24-hour treatment and therapeutic programming to adults (ages 18 and above) in acute psychiatric crisis. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major behavioral health illness. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care. Our team of behavioral health professionals plan and work together with the patient to provide psychiatric care, medical treatment, support, referral for follow-up care, and opportunities for learning and emotional growth.

This is a full time role based at our Sanford campus location.

Summary:
The Nurse Manager has 24-hour accountability for the provision of nursing services on their unit. S/he is responsible for maintaining systems and procedures that will ensure quality patient care, promote cost effectiveness, educate and support competent nursing practice. The Nurse Manager skills entail coaching, motivating and leading a professional team to provide safe and effective care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing desired. Masters in Nursing preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current registered nurse licensure by the Maine State Board of Nursing. Certification in Nursing leadership is desired.
3. Experience: Minimum of three years' knowledge and experience in Management preferred. Prior Behavioral Health RN experience desired.
4. Strong customer service and communication skills required.
5. Extensive interaction with physicians, intra- and interdepartmental staff members, patient and family members, office staff and professional organizations outside the hospital setting.
6. Visual and mental concentration required for updating policies and practices, performance reviews and coordinating scheduling needs.

If you have questions about this role, please contact tabor.badger@mainehealth.org