Nurse Manager - Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit

Unique opportunity to lead our new Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit providing valuable and much needed Mental Health service to the youth in our community. Enhance and improve your leadership skills and grow your career as we expand our services in youth Mental health.  We will soon break ground on a new 22 bed adolescent facility.  You will be responsible for a staff of 26 Mental health professionals including RN, LCSW/LMFT, LPT, and MHW . Census capacity of 12 up to age of 21 with a 23 hour Length of Stay.

The purpose of this position is to provide 24/7 oversight of efficient operations to meet the holistic needs of the patients and families served. Demonstrates high-level leadership accountability in assuring staff competency, financial responsibility, and enhancing Kaweah Health's mission and vision to achieve strategic priorities.

Requires CA RN License and BLS

3-5 years as RN in Mental Health and 2 years Leadership experience in Youth Mental Health 

Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission standards California's Nursing Practice Act Applicable sections of Title 22 and 17 Applicable Federal guidelines and regulations including HIPPA Policies and procedures for areas supervised National standards for areas supervised

Has 24-hour responsibility for the quality of care and performance improvement activities in area of supervision. Organizes patient care and service in areas supervised. In collaboration with the Director and in congruence with the Kaweah Health and unit plan for patient care, based on available staff and the needs of the patient. Demonstrates and utilizes expert knowledge and skills in the area(s) of practice. Assists staff with clinical assessment and decision-making. Responds to unexpected staff shortages by maximizing available resources and assisting staff in the prioritization of patient care needs. Understands the principles of utilization and case management. Ensures that patient care needs are met in a timely manner and that patient care is coordinated across the continuum of services and sites. Coordinates and participates in patient discharge and planning rounds. Demonstrates awareness of the needs and preferences of the medical care providers and provides excellent service. Monitors patients daily through rounds and feedback. Monitors patient care documentation to ensure the adequacy of patient information and compliance with regulatory standards. Uses the Statement of Concern process to report patient care issues. Uses patient satisfaction data to improve care and service. Knows and utilizes the Medical Staff and Kaweah Health chains-of-command. Assesses and documents the competency of each staff member hired for the areas supervised. Collaborates with the Educator on the orientation plan for new staff. Evaluates staff annually. Completes the performance appraisals within 30 days of the due date. Identifies performance or education issues through observation, monitoring patient care outcomes and processes, and promptly communicates concerns to the staff member/s. Uses research findings in the development of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines for patient/resident care. Shares research information with others. Assesses float staff and determines the minimal competencies for staff floated into areas supervised. Utilizes HR policies and procedures to ensure Kaweah Health employment standards are met.

Provides adequate staff resources for carrying out the unit plan of care: Demonstrates knowledge of patient classification tools and Title 22 requirements related to patient classification. Uses the patient classification tool to direct staffing. Holds staff accountable for knowledge of and use of patient classification. Responsible for preparing staff schedules that meet the needs of the patient population and average daily census. Interviews and hires new employees. Accountable for attraction and appreciation of staff. Contributes to staff development by assuring continuing education and in-services are available to staff.

Communicates effectively with key constituencies: Seeks and listens to feedback from key stakeholders: patients, physicians, staff, and other departments/units. Communicates effectively with other patient care leaders. Communicates and cooperates with other Nurse Managers, Bed Manager and Staffing Facilitators to ensure patient care and staffing resources are coordinated. Actively participates in assigned meetings and projects. Responds promptly to communication from others. Uses e-mail responsibly. Coordinates patient care and service between departments and disciplines.