Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Inpatient Behavioral Health / Full-time

Description POSITION SUMMARY : The Clinical Nurse

Manager is responsible for the management of clinical nursing

services in Behavioral Health Services. Works closely with the

Director, and Medical Staff leadership to develop, implement, and

maintain clinical and educational programs that enhance the quality

of care and achieve a high level of patient and provider

satisfaction. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION :

Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing, BSN

degree preferred. CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : R.N. with current New

Mexico State license or Compact license. BLS and other

certification as applicable to area. National certification in area

of expertise is preferred. SKILLS : Strong clinical and leadership

skills and previous management experience including experience in

facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration. Evidence of such

experience should include : Strong nursing and therapy knowledge and

clinical skills Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong analytical skills Ability to problem solve; ability to

appropriately confront issues Ability to motivate others as

individuals and as a team Ability to plan, organize, direct, and

manage the activities of others Ability to effectively run meetings

and to negotiate deadlines Ability to communicate with a wide

variety of audiences Experience in dealing with physicians on an

administrative level and ability to work collaboratively with

medical staff members and leadership EXPERIENCE : Minimum of 5 years

experience in clinical role in behavioral health services.Two years

progressive management experience. NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

• Responsible to : Director, Med-Surg and BHS. ENVIRONMENT : -

Bloodborne pathogen A Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated

smoke-free environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Subject to stressful

professional relationships. Working hours vary, with flexibility

due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. Requires the

ability to speak, listen, develop and communicate written

materials.