Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health - Nursing

Responsibilities

Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health (Nursing/RN Registered Nurse) – Eagle Pass, TX

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Nurse Manager-of Behavioral Health (Nursing/RN Registered Nurse) to oversee the Behavioral Health Fort Duncan Hospital in Eagle Pass, TX. This inpatient psychiatric unit has a total of 18 inpatient psychiatric beds (Adults & Seniors). The Nurse Manager plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of overall nursing care to patients.  He/she provides managerial support in conjunction with the clinical leadership by providing supervision and evaluation of all nursing and patient care personnel.  He/she contributes to the facility through commitment to nursing goals, the supervision of clinical staff, participation on the treatment team(s). 

Responsibilities:

• Create, implement and enforce clinical staffing plan for direct reports ensuring sufficient nursing personnel to provide for patient care needs in keeping with appropriate regulatory requirement
• Provide leadership and direction in accordance with the client hospital guidelines and consistent with nursing and Program goal philosophies
• Provide for professional growth and development of nursing staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans, participation in training programs, encouragement of formal continuing education efforts, and evaluation.
• Monitor nursing personnel performance on a continuous basis and conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical direct reports.
• Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies.  Ensure efficient discharge plans and accurate histories are obtained at admission. Ensure the completion of all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner.
• Continuously audit and review performance and documentation of direct reports for consistency and accuracy.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards

• Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating

• Performs the duties of an RN as needed or when there is a shortage in staff.
• Orient or mentor new nursing staff
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

Who we are & where you can make a difference:  

Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward.  Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.

About Eagle Pass, TX:

Eagle Pass, TX offers a blend of international commerce, historical significance, and a unique bicultural atmosphere. The city has the only casino in Texas operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. Visitors can also easily cross for authentic Mexican dining, crafts at the Zaragoza Mercado, and the Plaza de las Tres Culturas. The area also has a rich military & frontier history, affordable cost of living, economic opportunity, outdoor recreation, and community events.

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at [email protected]

Qualifications

• Bilingual with Spanish is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master's degree preferred
• 5-8 years of nursing experience in behavioral health
• Active state RN license required 
• CPR, BLS and ACLS required
• Crisis Prevention
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
• Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
• Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

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