Nurse Manager

Locations: Brooklyn NY Duration: Contract to Hire

Job Summary: Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors, and other employees. Behave consistently by maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of Brookdale Hospital and its employees. Responsible for the implementation of hospitals policies and procedures, as well as regulatory agencies codes and regulations as they pertain to the Department. Responsible for operations and management of the unit in collaboration with the Director. Has overall responsibility for the operation of the unit with all disciplines reporting to the Director. Coordinates all performance improvement activities so that it is truly an interdisciplinary process. Utilizes appropriate benchmarks. Assembles and prepares data relative to clinical activities as well as other statistical and special reports required by the NY State Office of Mental Health (OMH), the NY Department of Health (DOH), the NY City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and the Administration for Childrens Services (ACS). Reviews and monitors admissions and discharges to ensure appropriate clinical management and discharge planning. Responsible for gathering performance improvement data, gathering information and meeting compliance standards for regulatory agency surveys, including DOH and JCAHO. Other essential functions as deemed necessary such as budgeting, supply and inventory maintenance. Responsible for operational leadership on a 24h basis. Responsible for ensuring that all PCS Scope of service, Philosophy of Nursing and Ethical standards are met while delivering patient care.

Required Skills & Experience: Minimum five (5) years as Registered Nurse. Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in psychiatry. Ability to fully utilize BHMC's electronic record systems, equipment and healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Education: Required Education: Graduate of accredited Nursing school BSN. Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Nursing. Required Certifications & Licensure: Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in New York State. Basic Life Support. ACLS. Crisis Management (PMCS, TRUST).