Geriatric Behavioral Health Director & Nurse Manager

Hospital Authority of Jenkins County

Millen (GA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jenkins County Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as the Behavioral Health Director and Nurse Manager for our inpatient Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit. This role combines administrative and clinical leadership to oversee daily operations, staffing, and patient care coordination.

The position requires a Georgia RN license, BLS, and behavioral health nursing leadership experience.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Georgia.
Behavioral health nursing experience.
Nursing leadership or management experience.
Current BLS certification.
Strong knowledge of behavioral health nursing, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.
Effective leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily clinical and administrative operations of the Behavioral Health Unit.
Serve as Nurse Manager and provide leadership and supervision for nursing and behavioral health staff.
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, assignments, and coverage based on patient care needs.
Promote safe, compassionate, and patient-centered behavioral health care.
Monitor nursing practices, clinical documentation, patient safety, and staff competencies.
Participate in hiring, orientation, performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action.
Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, Georgia regulations, and hospital policies.
Lead survey readiness, quality improvement, and corrective action activities.
Review incidents, complaints, medication errors, falls, and other patient safety concerns.
Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer, Medical Director, physicians, Utilization Management, and other hospital departments.
Monitor departmental performance, census, staffing needs, and quality measures.
Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, education, and workflows.