NURSE MANAGER

Del Amo Behavioral Health; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Amo Behavioral Health is seeking a Nurse Manager/Education Coordinator to lead nursing services in designated units under the CNO. The role focuses on clinical leadership, ongoing education, and coordination of nursing staff to maintain high-quality patient care.

The NM/EC will model professional practice, facilitate staff development, and collaborate with Infection Control and Employee Health programs, ensuring compliance with nursing policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• ADN/ASN in Nursing required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• California RN licensure required.
• 3+ years psychiatric nursing experience including charge nurse and nursing supervisor roles.
• Experience with infection control practices and employee health required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous nursing care in assigned area under CNO.
• Coordinate and oversee nursing staff performance and development.
• Lead education initiatives and coordinate training programs for staff.
• Ensure quality nursing care using the nursing process and policy compliance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing supervision

Staff education

Infection control

Employee health

Education

ADN/ASN

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Nurse Manager/Education Coordinator (NM/EC) provides continuous nursing care in the assigned area(s) in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Hospital and within the framework of established policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing Services. The NM/EC is responsible for the clinical leadership, ongoing education, and coordination of all nursing personnel. As a key team member in the clinical area, the NM/EC promotes a climate of effective performance through role modeling, willingness to learn and teach, and availability to patients and staff. Organizes, manages and coordinates nursing services and will assure quality nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, as outlined by the Nurse Practice Act. Functions as representative for the CNO, in the CNO's absence and is responsible for oversight of the Infection Control Coordinator and to address employee health issues.

The NM/EC who is a Registered Nurse may serve as a Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) and/or a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to perform medical screens (Medical and Mental Health Component) to determine whether an individual has an emergency medical condition.

Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Credentials: Licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing required.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of clinical experience in psychiatric nursing, including Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor experience required.
• Thorough working knowledge of Hospital, Nursing and HR policies/procedures, with demonstrated ability to use skills in clinical and managerial situations.
• Experience with clinical infection control practices and employee health required.