Administrative Nurse III - Mental Health

Duties & Responsibilities

• Specific Unit Management
• Oversees and assures the day-to-day operations of units to which they are assigned.
• Responds to daily procedural questions.
• Coordinates scheduling and agenda for unit meetings; chairs unit meetings.
• Inspects unit on a daily basis, and quarterly basis for safety and infection control.
• Responsible for the maintenance of unit supplies and equipment for daily operations; oversees their use and care.
• Maintains an awareness of budget Issues and expenditures and works with Administration to stay within set parameters.
• Keeps Administration informed of the needs of the clinical units and any special problems (staffing, equipment and supplies, patient care issues).
• Consults with Administrable regarding utilization of unit space and equipment.
• Assists Administration In scheduling or special appointments, procedures and clinics.
• Responsible and accountable to support and ensure a culture of safety, quality and risk management including compliance with ethics.
• Coordinates the services rendered by other professional personnel with those of the nursing personnel.
• As needed, assists providers and support staff within scope or practice to ensure smooth functioning of unit.
• Assumes appropriate related additional duties to further the mission of the Health Center.
• Personnel Related • Provides direct supervision to Staff Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants and clerical staff assigned to the unit(s); responsible for daily work assignments. • Works with the Associate Director to ensure adequate staffing. Review staff requests for leave time and make recommendations to Administration and central staffing. • Working with the Associate Director, is responsible for the orientation of new non-academic personnel to the units and the evaluation or such employees during the probationary period. • Assist with new provider orientation. • Performs annual performance evaluations on RNs, LPNs, MAs and clerical staff assigned to the unit(s). • Counsels staff as needed, giving feedback to the Associate Director. • Works with Administration to initiate and successfully document all issues leading up to and requiring the invoking of the disciplinary process, if necessary. • Assists Administration with staff selection through participation in the interview process.
• Quality Improvement
• Maintains Policy and Procedure manuals on the units.
• Develops, implements and reports unit specific quality improvement projects to Assistant Director.
• Maintains accurate records for unit specific infection control and safety.
• Participates and/or chairs committees and task forces as assigned by the Director.
• Prepares reports and studies as requested by Administration.
• General Administration
• Collaborates with the Associate Director in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the general nursing program, including policy, protocols and procedures.
• Works with nursing leadership to develop inter/intro unit policies and goals.
• Participates with Administration in developing goals and policies related to the nursing area or patient care, education and research.
• Coordinates activities with other nursing leaders/units to ensure continuity of support services for patient care.
• Promotes teamwork, collaboration, excellent customer service, and openness to change.