Clinical Coordinator: Behavioral Health Unit

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Nursing Manager for the Behavioral Health Unit, focusing on leadership in patient care and unit operations. Candidates must have a BSN or be enrolled in a BSN program, with a minimum of two years of relevant clinical experience and leadership skills. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid Ohio nursing license are required. The role involves overseeing nursing personnel development and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, with work hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN required, or current enrollment in a BSN program with program completion required within 2 years.
• Minimum two years relevant clinical experience with demonstrated management and leadership abilities.
• Previous charge nurse or other leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction regarding unit goals and work environment.
• Maintains unit safety for staff and patients.
• Supports and assists within human resource management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Health Care Provider BLS training

Job description

Behavioral Health Unit

Full Time 36 hours/week

Nights 7p-730a

every other weekend and holiday

Onsite

Summary

Assists manager in the daily operations at the unit level, in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluated delivery of patient care on assigned unit and shift. Contributes to development and evaluations of assigned nursing personnel. Assists and provides nursing care utilizing specialized knowledge, judgement and skill.

Responsibilities

1. Provides leadership and direction regarding unit goals and work environment by assisting nurse manager in his/her duties.
2. Demonstrates personal and professional accountability for self and staff.
3. Maintains unit safety for staff and patients.
4. Participates in performance improvement.
5. Participates in and supports staff recruitment and retention efforts.
6. Uses critical thinking to provide patient care management through staffing plan development, managing daily shift staffing, and delegation of resources.
7. Supports and assists within human resource management, including but not limited to coaching, time keeping, development and evaluation of nursing personnel.
8. Supports patient care and staffing needs throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise.
9. Promotes a positive work environment and staff engagement.
10. Serves as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team.
11. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational and safety needs of the patients served.
12. Other duties as required.

Other information

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.
• Valid Ohio license.
• Current Health Care Provider BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
• See the Department of Nursing Resuscitation Requirements and training policy #2102 for specific department requirements.
• Relevant professional nursing certification, preferred.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN required, or current enrollment in a BSN program with program completion required within 2 years of assuming position.
2. Certification: May differ based on department/unit
3. Years of experience: Minimum two years relevant clinical experience with demonstrated management and leadership abilities is required.
4. Years of experience supervising: Previous charge nurse or other leadership experience is required.
5. Strong leadership skills including communication/organizational skills, time management, coping skills, motivation, problem solving, autonomy, and supporting teams is required.

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite