Team Leader Behavioral Health

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department:

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

• Initiates and completes initial admission assessments including education, discharge planning and care plan within departmental guidelines/time frames.
• Documents findings, continuous assessment, intervention & patient outcomes according to the program procedures.
• Plans, implements & coordinates nursing care activities for assigned patients. Assumes accountability for completion of delegated tasks during assigned shift, including but not limited to: Ensuring that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily Dressing changes using aseptic techniques Bedside glucose monitoring according to policy Administering oxygen therapy according to physician order
• Maintains precautionary monitoring for identified high-risk patients, reporting and recording pertinent information regarding patient physical and emotional status.
• Attempts all alternative measures to avoid patient restraints both physical and chemical. Uses non-violent crisis intervention techniques. Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints/seclusion as per policy.
• Demonstrates therapeutic use of self. Recognizes and identifies own feelings and feelings of others. Demonstrates a non-judgmental, empathic, warm & respectful attitude. Utilizes problem-solving techniques during goal-directed interactions.
• Participates in / facilitates goal-oriented patient and family group activities as appropriate. Demonstrates knowledge of basic dynamics of group interaction.
• Communicates effectively. Engages in goal-directed communication, verbal/non-verbal. Perceives and interprets verbal/non verbal communication. Validates communication with patient/family/colleague.
• Promotes surveillance, prevention, and control of infection following hospital and infection control guidelines.
• Attends and actively participates in interdisiplinary treatment planning/conferences/reviews and assumes responsibility for communication of treatment goals to pertinent nursing staff members. Interprets the nursing and treatment needs of patient to non-professional staff members assigned to the patient.
• Accurately transcribes and reviews physician orders including use of computer system/ programs following established hospital and unit's policy/procedures.
• Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention; reports all abnormal findings immediately to the physician.
• Provides & documents individualized instructions to patient / significant other(s) regarding plan of care including discharge plans.
• Upholds patient rights and adheres with the requirement of the law while taking care of Baker Act patients.
• Performs in calm, competent and professional manner during crisis or emergency situation.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment; complies with the unit's safety policy and procedures.
• Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
• Identifies areas needing improvement. Actively participates and promotes hospital's and department's performance improvement initiatives including but not limited to data collection, analysis, planning and implementation.
• Attends and actively participates in at least 75% of scheduled departmental meetings and in-service programs, providing positive suggestions and input.
• Makes patient assignment based on staff competency and identified patient needs. Delegates tasks appropriately and provides follow up. Handles unusual, stressful, complex situations with minimal supervision.
• Evaluates appropriateness and quality of nursing care; monitors and enforces utilization of proper nursing techniques and procedures.
• Serves as a resource person and functions as a preceptor to new nursing personnel.
• Takes inquiry calls and performs pre-admission clinical assessment. Expresses understanding of the predominant diagnoses of population served.
• Seeks patient financial clearance for admission as necessary.
• Presents a minimum of 2 in-services, 2 patient conferences.
• Actively assists in assessing and improving the unit's financial performance- e.g., staffing, reducing LOS, supply management.
• Chair or co-chair unit-based PI committee meetings.
• Responds promptly to emergencies and supports peers and co-workers during stressful events.
• Participates in assessing clinical competency and compliance of staff.
• Team Leader: Assists Director with scheduling and assures accuracy of daily schedule sheets.
• Team Leader: Uses a systematic problem-solving process to make sound decisions in a timely manner including internal and/or external customer issues.
• Team Leader: Conducts staff meetings (at least 2 per year); in collaboration with unit Director.
• Team Leader: Demonstrates the expertise necessary to function as a role model for staff.
• Team Leader: Fosters teamwork and builds mutual understanding, respect and confidence among personnel and between departments.
• Team Leader: Uses initiative and sound judgment in delegating responsibilities.
• Team Leader: Maintains a customer-focused attitude at work through a spirit of cooperation, pleasant and respectful demeanor, and helpfulness towards patients, visitors, physicians, peers and employees.
• Team Leader: Demonstrates commitment towards professional growth through development of skills and knowledge.
• Team Leader: Knowledgeable of general safety and risk management procedures and responds appropriately to emergency situations, including fire, disaster and clinical emergencies.
• Team Leader: Is responsible for providing leadership and direction for staffing in accordance with the organization goals and objectives and meets changing needs in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Team Leader: Assumes authority, accountability and responsibility for the formal and informal direction of employees reporting directly to her.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification

  • State of Florida RN License; Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within 90 days of employment.

• Education

  • Graduated from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred

• Experience

  • Min 3 years exp in the area of specialty preferred.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: