Manager Nurse RN - Weekends

Rn Nurse Manager

Life Center of Galax is hiring an experienced RN Nurse Manager that will assist the DON / CNO with directing, planning, coordinating, monitoring and supervising the effective and efficient use of the operations of nursing for assigned units. Oversees the delivery of behavioral health / nursing services in a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents' physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. Provide leadership to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as nursing practice standards. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority.

SHIFT DETAILS :

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. (Expected 36-40 hours each weekend)

Specific hours are negotiable

Must have on-call availability

We offer competitive rates, shift differentials, sign on bonuses, opportunities for growth, generous benefits and longevity of service in our community of Galax!

Life Center of Galax / Hillsville is Virginia's leading residential, outpatient and detox rehab center providing high quality and personalized treatment for over 50 years. The programs we offer are designed to improve patients' lives by effectively treating any existing substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health concerns.

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

• Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity / care needed
• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
• Accountable for the standard of care at the facility, providing consultations and expertise in the delivery of care to patient.
• Serve as a clinical and service resource to nursing staff and other staff as assigned.
• Manage the activities of staff, coordinating safe and appropriate care between departments and disciplines.
• Manage and evaluate work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service or maintenance staff for the unit, work group and other facility staff as directed.
• Analyze information / situation to choose the best solution(s) to solve problems.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of new staff.
• Identify the educational needs of others and develop educational or training programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures for the facility.
• Prepare reports to inform management of the status and implementation of programs, services and quality initiatives of the unit.
• Perform administrative or managerial functions such as planning budgets and authorizing expenditures.
• Provide direct care as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

BSN or higher strongly preferred

Current registered nursing license in State of facility required

Three years as a registered nurse strongly preferred

Two years of registered nursing experience required

Two years of prior experience as a registered nursing with patient population of the facility is preferred.

One year of prior experience with the population required

Prior experience as a house supervisor strongly preferred

One year of charge RN or other administrative experience required.

LICENSES / DESIGNATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS :

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.