Nurse Manager (RN) Mental Health Open Unit Full Time DayReq #:0000151241

Category:Nursing Manager

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department:Mental Health Unit-Open Unit

Location:

NEW POINT CAMPUS, 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Overview:

Trinitas Regional Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, was established in 2000 through the consolidation of Elizabeth General Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital. Situated in Elizabeth, NJ, the hospital serves a population across Union County, offering comprehensive healthcare across two campuses. With 554 beds, including a 120 bed long-term care facility and a 98 bed behavioral health facility, Trinitas annually treats nearly 20,000 inpatients, 70,000 emergency patients and accommodates over 450,000 outpatient visits. Trinitas is recognized for excellence across 12 Centers of Excellence, ranging from cardiology to sleep medicine. Trinitas is a Catholic teaching hospital under the oversight of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth. Committed to God's healing mission, Trinitas prioritizes excellent, compassionate care, particularly for the poor and vulnerable, exemplified by its status as a leading Charity Care provider in the state.

The Mental Health Open Unit is a 22 bed Voluntary Behavioral Health unit at Trinitas Regional Medical Center and is located at the New Point Campus on 655 East Jersey Street. The unit admits adult patients with mental health disorders who meets the inpatient admission criteria for voluntary admission. The Nurse Manager must demonstrate the clinical, professional, leadership, and organizational skills needed to manage this Behavioral Health nursing unit.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• Nursing Management experience

• BSN highly preferred, MSN

• Psychiatric-Mental Health (https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/psychiatric-mental-health-nursing-certification/) certifications and/or national nursing certifications

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS through American Heart Association upon hire

• ACLS Certification within 6 months of start date

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License or active Compact Registered Nurse License with New Jersey endorsement

Scheduling Requirements:

• Salaried Exempt Role

• Day Shift, 40 hours per week

• Monday Friday, Weekends and Holidays as needed

Essential Functions:

• The Nurse Manager provides nursing care oversight in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.

• The Nurse Manager assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.

• The Nurse Manager is responsible for preventing and reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.

• The Nurse Manager is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.

• The Nurse Manager is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.

• The Nurse Manager is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.

• The Nurse Manager is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient s needs.

• The Nurse Manager identifies actual/potential medical/healthcare errors and suggest processes to reduce the same. Assures that staff implements appropriate pain management strategies.

• The Nurse Manager promotes an environment which limit the use of restraints. Enforces Policy and Procedure on informed consent for care and treatment

• The Nurse Manager intervenes to support advanced directives being honored according to the patient s wishes. Participates in the interdisciplinary approach to patient are planning

• The Nurse Manager demonstrates, and assures the same for staff, competence in emergency response procedures, including infant abduction. Demonstrates knowledge of criteria to identify victims of abuse and neglect

• The Nurse Manager assesses age-specific safety issues on units. Assists staff in planning/providing care/ treatment which considers age-specific issues including: skin care normalization activities, concentrated treatments/rest time, etc.

• The Nurse Manager coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: Coordinating plans of care with professionals in other disciplines. Coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: - Utilizing available institutional and community resources needed for quality patient care.

• The Nurse Manager coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: Collaborating with physicians by: Assuring that patient care planning and delivery are in concert with the medical plan of care. Making patient rounds when possible. Coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: Serving as a resource to other units in area(s) of specialty.

• The Nurse Manager coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: Communicating and recording pertinent information to appropriate individuals and/or departments/ agencies that will provide the next level of care. Coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: Utilizing admission and discharge criteria to facilitate the transfer of patients to the appropriate level of care.

• The Nurse Manager coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: Identifying needs and makes appropriate referrals to support service across the continuum. Coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: Collaborating with the health care team in implementing the plan of care from admission to discharge.

• The Nurse Manager coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: -Reporting all incidents observed or discovered to risk management. Coordinates/Integrates inter/intradepartmental services by: Collaborating with materials management to assure that proper stock levels are maintained.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: In collaboration with others, establishing the nursing care program for patients and standards of nursing practice, which reflects current trends. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Making rounds on the nursing unit meeting each patient in order to introduce self. Broadly assessing the overall environment and patient care management. Evaluating compliance with nursing practice standards and with policies and procedures.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Assuming responsibility for the organization and management of the nursing unit. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Ensuring that a systematic plan for assessing the nursing needs of patients is implemented.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Establishing a climate conducive to the implementation of individualized nursing care. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Promoting the concept of patient and family centered care.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Assuring the preparation of an assignment for staff to reflect specific patient/family care needs. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Delegating appropriate authority to staff members for fulfilling their patient care responsibilities.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Giving direct nursing care to patients when appropriate. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Planning for patient care conferences on a regular basis with participation of all personnel.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Knowing and implement policies and procedures governing patient care. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Evaluating and guides staff on recording pertinent observations, therapeutic interventions, and critical incidents.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Provides for a shift-to-shift report which includes necessary information for quality patient care. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Evaluating nursing care provided for patients.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Utilizing management and clinical information systems. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Supervising and/or coordinates scheduling of patients as appropriate to area of responsibility.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Assisting staff to deliver quality patient care within the framework of nursing process. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: - Communicating changes in and interprets policies and procedures.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Assisting in identification of patient and/or family needs for health teaching and in determining the most appropriate resources to meet these needs. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Communicating system problems and training need of the patients care outcomes are met.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Maintaining up to date knowledge base of current JCAHO standards as they apply to area(s) of responsibility in order to ensure compliance and to educate staff. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Delegating coordination of the unit to appropriate staff members when needed.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Ensuring that nursing unit practice comply with all regulatory standards and require. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Enforcing the completion of inventories of controlled substances and the crash cart according to policy and procedures.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Following all established rules for transmitting patient information: Assuring that manuals and other informational resources are current and readily accessible to Maintaining all relevant statistics, and records and reports with accuracy and completeness. Assuring that all medical records comply with accepted standards and legal parameters. Assuring completion of all medical records in a timely fashion. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Maintaining careful records of conferences with staff for improved performance.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and performance of staff. Develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Reporting persistent staff problems.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Assisting staff to evaluate outcomes of teaching programs.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Role modeling a forward focus behavior.

• develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Mentoring staff and new managers.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Maintaining positive and open lines of communication with physicians to enhance patient care and to improve care efficiency.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Planning with staff members for improvement in job performance.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Giving recognition for high quality performance.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Setting limits and maintaining consistent expectations for all staff.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Setting a good example with own interpersonal skills.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Maintaining open communication with staff.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Promoting a climate of mutual cooperation and respect.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Ensuring that staff observe dress code guidelines and that they display identification badges properly.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Recommending staffing strategies which respond to changing and existing unit needs.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Participation in the annual budget process.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Reviewing monthly personnel and supply reports, in comparison with unit census and acuity.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Assuring that patient assignments and delegation of care matches the competency of the staff to the needs of the patient.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Ensuring that staff performance evaluations are completed and reviewed with employees and that they are submitted to the Human Resources Department within 4 weeks of due date.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Interviewing and selecting new staff members in collaboration with Nursing leadership and Human Resources.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Actively working with new staff, assuring that adequate support, precepting and mentoring are given to facilitate role success.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Holding regular conferences with all staff for group problem-solving.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Fostering a spirit of inquiry in the staff to stimulate development of improved practices and procedures.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Collaborating with staff and quality improvement coordinator to develop department-based QI projects.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Assuring that new staff members are oriented to the unit in environment and organization, and to expectations of performance.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Identifying experiential needs of individual staff members and responds appropriately to meet these needs.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Ensuring the attendance of staff at planned and mandatory inservice programs.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Motivating staff to pursue continuing education, national specialty certification and membership in professional organizations.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Assuring that documentation of competency education, review and performance demonstration is placed employee personnel records, as appropriate.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Maintaining an open line of communication with faculty, and reviews goals of clinical experiences for students.

• develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Identifying, with faculty, capabilities and needs of students and assists the faculty in assignment preparation.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Promoting a climate which supports students and the goals of their clinical experiences.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Assisting faculty in evaluating the performance of students, when appropriate.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Contributing to the evaluation of student nurse clinical experiences.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Recommends space and other resources as needed by the department.

• The Nurse Manager develops/implements policies and procedures that guide/support services by: Participates in selection of outside contractual services

• The Nurse Manager assesses patients on admission and daily for their Patient Handling/Movement Needs.

• The Nurse Manager documents the Assessment in the Medical Record, Hand-off Communication Record and verbally communicates to other caregivers Patient Handling/Movement Needs, on admission and daily

• The Nurse Manager utilizes appropriate patient handling and movement techniques and equipment to ensure safe transfer of patients * Integrate the services with the Hospital s primary functions.

• The Nurse Manager coordinates/integrates inter-intradepartmental services. * Develop/implement Policies and Procedures that guide/support services.

• The Nurse Manager determine staff qualifications and competence.

• The Nurse Manager continuously assess/improve department performance.

• The Nurse Manager maintains appropriate Quality Control programs.

• The Nurse Manager participate in orientation/continuing education of Department staff.

• The Nurse Manager participate in selection of outside services.

• The Nurse Manager ensure the department operations are effective and efficient.

• The Nurse Manager hold staff accountable for their responsibilities.

• The Nurse Manager ensures the responsibilities for administrative and clinical direction are defined in writing.

• The Nurse Manager ensures coordination of care/treatment /services.

• The Nurse Manager ensure that all areas providing patient care are directed by qualified professionals with appropriate training and experience.

• The Nurse Manager maintains the integrity of the department s payroll by ensuring that personnel are not paid for more paid time off than they are entitled to and premium overtime is kept to a minimum.

• The Nurse Manager completes all staff introductory evaluations, annual evaluations and re-evaluations within the timelines outlined and in accordance with Human Resources policy.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer