Assistant Nurse Manager - Inpatient Behavioral Health at Cleveland Clinic

Akron, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Supervision, Unit Coordination, Patient Care, Leadership, Staff Training, Performance Evaluation, Nursing Care Plans, Quality Improvement, Policy Development, Communication, Behavioral Health, Assessment, Problem Solving, Education Programs, Team Collaboration, Patient Advocacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Assistant Nurse Manager - Inpatient Behavioral Health Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department 6400 Psychiatric Unit-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code AK1274 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. In the 26-bed 6400 Behavioral Health Unit at Akron General, caregivers progressively involve patients in their care plans, allowing them to work toward an increased self-responsibility and independence. Through medication and various therapies, they learn to rebuild their ability to fulfill daily living activities and cope with challenges. As Assistant Nurse Manager, you will support the nurse manager by providing clinical supervision and unit coordination. This position offers a great way to gain extensive leadership experience while continuing to provide the best support and treatment possible. A caregiver in this position works days 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with on-call requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Interview, hire and train staff; provide input into performance evaluations and provide feedback. Make personnel action recommendations (e.g., promotions, transfers, disciplinary, discharge). Provide direction and support to the unit staff and supervises admissions, conducts assessment of patient's needs, and initiates nursing care plans. Evaluate and document patient progress. Facilitate the planning, implementation, development and evaluation of nursing programs, initiative and objective for the unit. Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit. Serve as a liaison between the manager, staff and other areas within the organization. Identify and resolve issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit. Prepare schedule of work assignments assuring adequate coverage. Participate in and supports quality improvement projects, outcomes studies and research initiatives. Participate in departments and committees as assigned. Assist with providing continuing education and in-service educational programs for caregivers. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing RN license in the state of Ohio Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Two years of recent clinical nurse experience Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills (oral, written, interpersonal, analytical and organization) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Behavioral Health experience Escalation experience Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Responsibilities

As Assistant Nurse Manager, you will support the nurse manager by providing clinical supervision and unit coordination. You will also evaluate and document patient progress and facilitate the planning and implementation of nursing programs.