Job Description

We are hiring for:

Behavioral Health Facility Based Crisis Nurse Manager / Forsyth County

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

The Team Leader (RN) (Detox/ Facility Based Crisis) provides clinical supervision to all staff, clinical and non-clinical; uses state guidelines to assure quality of service and consumer rights. The Team Leader (RN) collaborates with the Director to ensure the management of the program on a 24-hour basis. The Team Leader (RN) will collaborate with the Director to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the nursing department at the Detox/Facility Based Crisis Center in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility. The Team Leader (RN) will provide clinical leadership for the nursing unit in order to assure high quality standards are maintained. Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: AA, BS, MSN preferred. Five years’ experience working with addicted and mentally ill consumers required with at least three years supervisory experience

RHA Behavioral Health Services is looking for a dedicated Nurse Manager (RN) to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team at our Facility-Based Crisis Center. Successful candidates will focus on nursing functions and client care at a Facility-Based Crisis Center including assessment, care and treatment of clients at the facility; must adhere to standards of care as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and RHA.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in the recruitment and selection of appropriate skill levels and numbers of nursing service personnel.
• Provides clinical oversight to all clinical and non-clinical staff on a daily basis.
• Conduct/arrange adequate training of all full-time and part-time employees in positions to meet effective program needs and to maintain employee competency
• Manages the facility within allocated budgetary parameters.
• Responsible for the effective management of the facilities services on a daily basis, including planning, organizing, and directing all functions and assigned activities; establishment of goals and objectives, standards of performance and care; development of clinical policy and procedure; provision of direct clinical services; and evaluation of clinical staff, systems and improvement processes. Ensure that facility is staffed appropriately
• Develops the schedule for the nursing staff, updates it at appropriate intervals and submits it to the Director Substance Abuse Treatment for approval.
• Provides professional nursing care including assessment, care and treatment of clients at the facility; must adhere to standards of care as defined by the Nurse Practice Act, RHA, and accrediting bodies

Supervisory Requirements:

• Directly more than 2 employees.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Has reliable personal transportation and is accessible by telephone.

Required Education/Experience/Certifications/Licenses

• RN with license to practice in North Carolina
• Five years experience working with Behavioral Health Clients preferred.
• MSN preferred.

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques in the counseling of each client and/or effective delivery of community-based services. Knowledge of the dynamics of the disease of chemical dependency and its treatment. Knowledge of resources available in the community to support recovery.
• Working knowledge of psychoactive substance abuse, dependency and the principles and techniques based on best practices. Commitment to the use of evidence based treatment and preventative methods.
• Ability to incorporate this knowledge into a training program for employees, assuring training and hours needed to attain certification.
• Ability to monitor budgets and review program productivity and/or performance, and to assist in annual budget development.
• Emotional stability, maturity, warmth, openness and the ability to work effectively with a diverse, indigent population. More than five (5) years continuous sobriety and/or recovery from mood altering drugs, with active participation in recovery, if applicable.
• Knowledge of federal confidentiality laws so that client confidentiality is assured. Must have knowledge of Client Rights Policy and believe those rights must be considered at all times.
• Ability to speak and write effectively for the purpose of maintaining effective relations with the staff, clients and stakeholders and for marketing programs to clients and the community.
• Ability to perform duties physically and mentally without harm to self or others.

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Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

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