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Nurse Manager (RN) - Behavioral Health

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

You'll oversee a 29-bed locked adult psychiatric unit that serves patients ages 18 to 59.

Posted Oct 22 · 3 years of experience

Shift and hours
8½-hour days, 0700-1530 · Daylight, Monday through Friday Daylight Monday thru Friday, work 5 8 ½ hour days, 0700-1530.5 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Adult Psychiatric Unit · Behavioral Health The unit provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals between the ages of 18-59.Adults ages 18 to 59
License
RN license Applicants should have a current state RN license and be a Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN.Current state RN license
Term
Permanent Job Type : Full Time | Daylight Monday thru Friday, work 5 8 ½ hour days, 0700-1530.Full time

Do you qualify?

License
Current state RN license Applicants should have a current state RN license and be a Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN.
Education
BSN from an accredited school of nursing
Experience
3 years in acute care Minimum of three years in acute care setting

Preferred

Education
MSN or MS in health care MSN or MS in health care preferred
Experience
Experience caring for patients with the unit's specific diseases Experience in caring for patients with diseases specific to the patient care area preferred

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employeesComprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • BenefitsLife, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid family leave and paid time offFinancial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • BenefitsTuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company matchFinancial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • BenefitsMental, physical and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships and virtual careEmployee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • BenefitsOngoing learning and career advancement opportunitiesProfessional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
More benefits (7)
  • Life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid family leave and paid time off
  • Higher education and certification tuition assistance
  • Loan assistance
  • 401(k) retirement package with company match
  • Mental, physical and financial wellness programs

The role and schedule

Patients
Patients admitted have a primary DSM 5 diagnosis; they may also have additional diagnoses, such as intellectual disabilities, autism, or medical comorbidities
Day to day
Monthly budget review and variance explanations Reviews monthly budget and records/explains variances to stay within current fiscal year budget.
Day to day
Core Measure compliance Focus is on Core Measure compliance.
Day to day
Process improvement with Lean Six Sigma
Day to day
Monthly staff meetings with minutes Schedules monthly staff meetings and records minutes.
Day to day
Approves employee compensation records Approves all records supporting employee compensation.
Unit size
29-bed locked unit The Adult Psychiatric Unit is a 29-bed locked unit.
Hours stated
Daylight Monday thru Friday, work 5 8 ½ hour days, 0700-1530.
Weekends
No weekends
Details
420-bed Level 1 trauma center Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA
Details
15-minute safety checks, with staff in all community areas, at meals and at visiting hours Safety practices include 15-minute safety checks, staff monitoring of all community areas and staff presence during meals and visiting hours.
Details
Flexible work schedule Flexible work schedule.

The workplace

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

Posted on Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center’s careers page.

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Job Type : Full Time | Daylight Monday thru Friday, work 5 8 ½ hour days, 0700-1530. Flexible work schedule. Responsible for 29 bed acute care inpatient psychiatric nursing unit. Multidisciplinary treatment team.

Great teamwork. Your experience matters Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Nurse Manager (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team The Adult Psychiatric Unit is a 29-bed locked unit.

The unit provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals between the ages of 18-59. Individuals over the age of 59 are evaluated for admission on an individual basis. Patients admitted to the unit have a primary DSM 5 diagnosis/es. However, patients may also have additional diagnoses, including, but not limited to Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, medical comorbidities, etc. Patients must be medically stable as a criteria for admission.

Safety practices include 15-minute safety checks, staff monitoring of all community areas and staff presence during meals and visiting hours. Nursing care, daily psychiatric assessments, therapy and medication management are provided to meet the emotional, behavioral, physical, cultural, educational and spiritual needs of the adult patient population. Flexible work schedule.

How you’ll contribute

A Nurse Manager (RN) who excels in this role

Manages the Patient Care Team’s delivery of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient’s spiritual and cultural differences in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing Licensure requirement and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice. Maintains a therapeutic partnership with patient, family and caregivers. Anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes, promoting patient safety.

Collaborates with members of the Patient Care Team. Demonstrates annual competencies for the Foundational Safety Behaviors: Brief skills, Debrief skills, Executive Patient Safety skills, Huddle skills, and the Learning Board. Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information.

Maintains accountability for the productivity following the flexible-staffing plan. Schedules monthly staff meetings and records minutes. Maintains proficiency in all aspects of required computer program software.

Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient’s rights and patient responsibilities. Approves all records supporting employee compensation. Applies key financial indicators in decision making.

Reviews monthly budget and records/explains variances to stay within current fiscal year budget. Adheres to all regulatory requirements. Focus is on Core Measure compliance.

Facilitates in Process Improvement utilizing the National Data Base of Nursing Quality Indicators, Lean Six Sigma methodology, along with other internal assessments to improve patient outcomes. Accurate departmental charges. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care.

In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Applicants should have a current state RN license and be a Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN.

Additional requirements include: MSN or MS in health care preferred Minimum of three years in acute care setting Experience in caring for patients with diseases specific to the patient care area preferred More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“ Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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