Nurse Manager (RN) - Behavioral Health

Nurse Manager (RN) - Behavioral Health

Job Type : Full Time | Daylight Monday thru Friday, work 5 8 ½ hour days, 0700-1530.

Flexible work schedule. Responsible for 29 bed acute care inpatient psychiatric nursing unit. Multidisciplinary treatment team. Great teamwork.

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nurse Manager (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Adult Psychiatric Unit is a 29-bed locked unit. The unit provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals between the ages of 18-59. Individuals over the age of 59 are evaluated for admission on an individual basis. Patients admitted to the unit have a primary DSM 5 diagnosis/es. However, patients may also have additional diagnoses, including, but not limited to Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, medical comorbidities, etc. Patients must be medically stable as a criteria for admission. Safety practices include 15-minute safety checks, staff monitoring of all community areas and staff presence during meals and visiting hours. Nursing care, daily psychiatric assessments, therapy and medication management are provided to meet the emotional, behavioral, physical, cultural, educational and spiritual needs of the adult patient population. Flexible work schedule.

How you’ll contribute

A Nurse Manager (RN) who excels in this role

• Manages the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient’s spiritual and cultural differences in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing Licensure requirement and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Maintains a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
• Anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes, promoting patient safety.
• Collaborates with members of the Patient Care Team.
• Demonstrates annual competencies for the Foundational Safety Behaviors: Brief skills, Debrief skills, Executive Patient Safety skills, Huddle skills, and the Learning Board.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.
• Maintains accountability for the productivity following the flexible-staffing plan.
• Schedules monthly staff meetings and records minutes.
• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of required computer program software.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient’s rights and patient responsibilities.
• Approves all records supporting employee compensation.
• Applies key financial indicators in decision making. Reviews monthly budget and records/explains variances to stay within current fiscal year budget.
• Adheres to all regulatory requirements.
• Focus is on Core Measure compliance.
• Facilitates in Process Improvement utilizing the National Data Base of Nursing Quality Indicators, Lean Six Sigma methodology, along with other internal assessments to improve patient outcomes.
• Accurate departmental charges.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and be a Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN. Additional requirements include:

• MSN or MS in health care preferred
• Minimum of three years in acute care setting
• Experience in caring for patients with diseases specific to the patient care area preferred

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone - your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“ Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.