Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks a Behavioral Health Manager responsible for 24-hour supervision and coordination of nursing care in the Behavioral Health unit. You will collaborate with the Program Director to implement philosophy and objectives and ensure efficient nursing practices while maintaining positive relationships with staff and patients.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS, and supervisory experience; BSN is required for hires after 1/11/2021, with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
• BSN required for all hires after 1/11/2021.
• Current ACLS Provider Certification preferred.
• Five (5) years Psychiatric Nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Behavioral Health Manager will have twenty-four hour responsibility to supervise, coordinate and evaluate nursing care in the Behavioral Health unit.
• Collaborate with the Program Director in the implementation of the philosophy and objectives for Behavioral Health.
• Supervise/coordinate all nursing activities to achieve and maintain efficient and competent nursing practices and promote harmonious relationships among personnel supervised, medical staff, patients and internal customers.
• Define and prioritize goals for self and subordinates.
• Evaluate performance of nursing personnel and nursing care and suggests modifications.
• Oversees the provision of patient care for adults and older adult patients.

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

Registered Nurse license

BSN

ACLS Provider Certification (preferred

Psychiatric Nursing experience

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Prime Healthcare is the fourth largest for-profit health system in the United States operating 55 hospitals in 15 states, more than 360 outpatient locations, with over 60,000 staff and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality, value-based healthcare. Twenty-one of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity.

Department: Psych Acute Adult

Shift: Full-Time

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Location: Aurora, IL

Behavioral Health Manager will have twenty-four hour responsibility to supervise, coordinate and evaluate nursing care in the Behavioral Health unit, in accordance with the Registered Nurse Practice Act, Standard of Practice and facility policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Program Director in the implementation of the philosophy and objectives for Behavioral Health. Supervise/coordinate all nursing activities to achieve and maintain efficient and competent nursing practices and promote harmonious relationships among personnel supervised, medical staff, patients and internal customers. Define and prioritize goals for self and subordinates. Evaluate performance of nursing personnel and nursing care and suggests modifications. Oversees the provision of patient care for adults and older adult patients.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• 2. BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. A minimum of two years supervisory /management experience necessary.
• 4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021.
• 5. Current ACLS Provider Certification preferred.
• 6. Five (5) years Psychiatric Nursing experience.

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $88,483.20 to $128,148.80 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf