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Nurse Manager

Mental Health Resource Center

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

Demonstrates a leadership role through competent clinical practice, delegation, use of time, equipment and staff, and displays current knowledge of and maintains unit compliance with policies and procedures in the following areas related to nursing: Thorough completion of initial full (as applicable) Nursing Assessment and Treatment Plan for each patient. Strong communication skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including patients, families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff and other department professionals.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJacksonville, FL
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryHealthcare Services
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Websitehttp://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html

Description

Benefits/Perks
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 403b
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
Mental Health Resource Center is seeking a Nurse Manager for the psychiatric adult crisis stabilization unit at our Southside facility.


The crisis stabilization unit provides emergency psychiatric services. Most patients are admitted involuntarily to the facility via the Baker Act, the mental health act of Florida.  


The normal length of stay on the unit for patients is typically 3-5 days. Due to the types of services provided, crisis stabilization units are a fast paced working environment and present employees with challenging and rewarding opportunities. Employees work together and support one another in a friendly, team oriented atmosphere.


The Nurse Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining quality patient care and programming cooperation with other members of the treatment team.  The Nurse Manager is accountable for unit compliance with all applicable standards and regulations and for the 24-hour supervision and performance of all staff assigned to the unit. 

Some of the responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
 
NURSING:
Develops and maintains effective patient care and unit programming in coordination with other members of the treatment team and in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; collaborates with the Clinical Team Leader.

Coordinates ancillary services in accordance with the needs of the patients as identified by the Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant.

Maintains effective processes for meeting the needs of patients with disabilities or special needs, i.e., nutritional needs.

Demonstrates a leadership role through competent clinical practice, delegation, use of time, equipment and staff, and displays current knowledge of and maintains unit compliance with policies and procedures in the following areas related to nursing:
  • Thorough completion of initial full (as applicable) Nursing Assessment and Treatment Plan for each patient.
  • Notification of Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant for consultation on patients with medical problems requiring attention or transfer to a medical facility.
  • Supervision of care for ongoing medical problems and intervention and/or treatment of medical emergencies.
  • Proper release of medical information to other facilities for transfers or medical emergencies.
  • Proper medication administration and education.
  • Stabilization of the patients in psychiatric crisis through verbal de-escalation, medication management, time alone and seclusion/restraint ensuring use of least restrictive measures possible in accordance with policy and procedures.
  • Maintains working knowledge of patient population and has regular contact with patients.
  • Assists Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant as needed and ensure completion of history and physical within 24 hours of admission.
  • Assists Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant during daily rounds and with evaluations.
  • Participates in Treatment Team meetings and attends morning LIP rounds.
  • Provides assistance and guidance to other staff members.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
  • Supervises pharmacy operating procedures in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, under the direction of the Consulting Pharmacist.  Ensures that all nursing staff practice safe medication administration techniques.  Monitors and ensures compliance with unit-based medication education for all patients, including informed consent.  Reviews all Medication Variation forms and institutes appropriate corrective action.  Reports data to Quality Improvement Department.
  • Reviews all Incident Reports and institutes appropriate follow-up.
  • Ensures maintenance of effective Infection Control Program, through monitoring infections and promoting a healthy environment in coordination with Infection Control Practitioner.
  • Reviews comment forms and provides appropriate follow-up.
  • Assists with Quality Improvement monitoring as requested or required.  
  • Collaborates with other Managers to standardize and improve patient care and programs.
  • Responsible for the management information system functions, including training, entries, reviews and corrections.
  • Functions as liaison with local colleges in the coordination of nursing student rotations on the inpatient units.
  • Supervises, assists and evaluates Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Behavioral Healthcare Assistants in all areas including medical record documentation, patient care and programmatic responsibilities.
  • ·Supervises restrictions and seclusion/restraint procedures, including monitoring their use and assisting in record keeping and training of nursing staff on policy and procedure.  Reports on monthly data to Behavior Management Committee.
  • Coordinates continuity of care between shifts. Assures primary assignments are followed.
Position Requirements
  • In order to be considered candidates must have an Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Three years of nursing and supervisory experience required. Experience with behavioral health required.
  • Valid Florida State license as a Registered Nurse required. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Outlook, and the Internet required. 
  • Proficiency in the MHRC electronic health records system (EHR) demonstrated within three months of employment. 
  • Strong communication skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including patients, families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff and other department professionals.
Position Details:
This is a full-time position.  
Participation in the MHRC on-call rotation is required. 

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com

About Company

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems

RBHS functions as a management services organization, providing centralized administrative, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology and quality improvement services to MHRC.  Through its administrative function, RBHS coordinates the programs and services of MHRC to create an integrated, high quality service delivery system.

Mental Health Resource Center

Founded in Jacksonville in May 1977, Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community.  Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, a therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, forensic services, in-jail services, and nine Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Naples, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven. 

Since 1989, MHRC’s programs have been fully accredited by The Joint Commission.  Inpatient services are licensed by the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration.  MHRC is a certified agency of United Way of Northeast Florida.      

MHRC accepts and directly bills most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans.  Individuals who do not have health insurance and cannot afford our standard rates may be eligible for a reduced fee, depending on their income and number of household members.  Some MHRC programs are funded in part by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its managing entities, LSF Health Systems, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Central Florida Cares Health System; the federal government; and the City of Jacksonville.

Mission

MHRC helps people improve their well-being and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare and social services.

Vision

We view MHRC as a leader in the behavioral health and social services field, and we will continuously strive to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.  Our services will be provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting and in the most cost-effective manner utilizing caring, professional staff.

Values

At MHRC, the core values reflect what is important to our organization.  These values guide our decisions and actions as we provide services, communicate with one another, and develop relationships within the community:

 

Integrity

We believe in ethical conduct, including honesty, fairness, and sound decision-making.

Compassion

We listen to others openly and respectfully, respond with sensitivity and understanding, and work every day to improve the lives of people in need.

Excellence

We continuously improve our communication, knowledge, and skills to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.

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