A minimum of three years of professional nursing experience is required.
A licensed RN credential in the State of Florida is required.
Certification in psychiatric and mental health nursing must be obtained within one year of eligibility.
Certification as a Peer Specialist is required.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership, staff supervision, and direct patient care on a designated shift.
Implement systems that support quality care, quality improvement, staff orientation, and staff development.
Coordinate with the Intake Department and other facility departments to ensure timely and comprehensive patient assessment and care.
Monitor the environment and intervene as needed to ensure safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
Complete staff performance reviews as assigned.
Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary team members to achieve department goals.
Desired Qualifications
A Master of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Professional nursing experience in an acute psychiatric setting with applicable patient populations is preferred.
Evidence of leadership skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
Provides clinical leadership, staff supervision and direct patient care on a designated shift. Accountable for implementation of systems that support quality care, quality improvement, staff orientation and development. Coordinates with Intake Department and with other facility departments to ensure timely and comprehensive patient assessment and care. Monitors and intervenes as needed to ensure safety in the environment for patients, visitors and staff. Completes staff performance reviews as assigned. Collaborates with other members of the nursing leadership team and members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve department goals. Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
BSN required and MSN preferred. Must have a minimum of three years of professional nursing experience. Professional nursing experience in an acute psychiatric setting with applicable patient populations preferred. Exhibits evidence of leadership skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Obtains certification in psychiatric and mental health nursing within one year of eligibility.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
Employees in this position:
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile
a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Licensed RN in the State of Florida required. Certification as a Peer Specialist