Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program or diploma with 5+ years of experience in inpatient psychiatric nursing.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in a psychiatric nursing role.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland.
Strong clinical expertise in patient care and treatment planning.
Experience in managing clinical environments and staffing strategies.
Responsibilities
Provide 24-hour operational management of the unit.
Manage expense budgets for clinical programs and maintain staffing strategies.
Adjust operations based on patient acuity and census to ensure safety and therapeutic care.
Utilize clinical expertise for direct patient care and staff development.
Engage in marketing activities to promote team-building and quality improvement.
Supervise nursing, social work, rehabilitation services, and support staff.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Supportive work environment focused on team collaboration.
Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
As a Unit Manager you will:
Provide 24-hour operational management of the unit.
Manage expense budget(s) of assigned clinical programs and maintain clinical environment and staffing strategy that enables the program to maintain or exceed budgeted census.
Respond to changes in patient acuity and census and make appropriate adjustments to ensure the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment of care; respond to changing program needs that meet internal and external requirements.
Utilize clinical expertise in the delivery of direct patient care, consultative activities, staff development, and treatment planning.
Participate in appropriate marketing activities, promoting effective team-building, quality improvement and strong orientation toward customer relations.
Supervise nursing, social work, rehabilitation services, and support staff.
Requires:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program and at least 3 years of progressively more responsible inpatient psychiatric nursing experience. Individuals without a bachelor's degree may be considered if they have completed a diploma nursing program and have at least 5 years of progressively more responsible inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maryland.
