RN Manager

RN Manager Job Purpose/Summary

The Nurse Manager will provide administrative and clinical oversight of assigned staff in their cohort and their respective programming.

• Responsible for the supervision, training, and oversight of all nursing staff across their assigned cohort.
• Oversees scheduling and program needs within their designated crisis cohort.
• Other duties include onboarding, training, and development of newly hired RNs, assisting the Nursing Supervisor with ensuring the delivery and oversight of psychiatric care to patients involved in medication services provided at the Center's crisis programming.
• Work closely with a team of nurses, providers and Directors to address other related clinical and administrative needs.
• Oversees the quality of nursing services and ensures appropriate care is being provided.
• Provide direct clinical services under HRMC protocols. An essential job function is a reliable and on site, with regular attendance or whatever the job requires.

• The Nurse Manager will work throughout the Center in their assigned crisis cohort including on an as needed basis, but will not be working out in the community.
• The Nurse Manager is expected to cover any open shifts in either crisis cohort if unable to obtain coverage.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

• Supervises one of the two assigned cohorts:
  EmPATH, C-CSU, BHUCC, CP, H-CSU, & K-CSU.
• Participates in the recruitment of nursing staff.
• Participates and establishes training expectations for nursing staff.
• Provides supervision for assigned RNs & LPNs in their cohort
• Provide regular feedback to assigned RNs & LPNs regarding their proficiency and performance.
• Supervise and manage nursing coverage in their assigned cohort and assists with other crisis programming.
• Rotate on-call schedule and cover open shifts if unable to obtain coverage.
• Manage timesheets and leave request for assigned staff members.
• Conduct employee evaluations for assigned staff.

• Address disciplinary issues, to include progressive disciplinary action if needed in a timely fashion.
• Display superior emotional adjustment and stability with a non-reactive and non-judgmental attitude to crisis.
• Display ability to implement change in a reluctant environment as needed.
• Foster relationships with external stakeholders including nursing agencies and local universities.

• Represents the Center in a professional manner.
• Attend and participate in meetings and on committees as designated.
• Collaborate with management and other team members around patient care to deliver high quality services.
• Assist with monitoring productivity requirements.

• Completes and signs all documentation for each client prior to end of shift.
• Respond to all flags, emails, and voicemails from other clinical staff by end of shift. The RN is to return calls within 15 minutes.
• Document administered medications in the EMAR; document clinical services provided in the medical record on same day as service provided in a clear and concise manner.

• Maintain an active RN license in the state of Tennessee in accordance with the state guidelines.
• Complete any Center Required Self-Directed Learning or Training Modules in the required time frames.
• Complete First Aid, CPR, and HWC trainings within the required time frames.

• The Nurse Manager is expected to fulfill the agreed upon hours when hired.
• Unless otherwise approved, the Nurse Manager is expected to be present in the clinic from 8am-5pm and is expected to complete a minimum of 16 hours of clinical work per week which may include nights and/or weekends.
• Must be flexible with scheduling as the Nurse Manager will rotate being on call and is expected to cover open shifts in their assigned cohort on a PRN basis.
• The Nurse Manager may also be asked to cover open shifts in the other cohort on a PRN basis.
• All other scheduling arrangements are approved on a case-by-case basis.

• Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License.
• This position requires utilizing a personal vehicle to conduct Center business.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.
• The Nurse Manager may have to travel…