Nurse Manager (RN)

Acadia Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Referral Bonus

401(k) plan

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations on assigned units. This position reports to DON/CNO and focuses on patient safety, staffing, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN or higher, have RN licensure in Texas, and bring administrative experience in behavioral health. The role offers swing or night shifts, weekend on-call once per month, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BSN or higher strongly preferred.
• Current RN license in the state where the facility is located is required.
• Two years of RN experience required; one year in the target population preferred.
• One year of charge RN or other administrative experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise nursing operations for assigned units.
• Oversee patient safety, staffing, and delivery of behavioral health care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet residents' needs.
• Recruit, hire and train staff; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare reports and manage budgets related to nursing services.
• Provide direct care as needed and support DON/CNO leadership.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Patient safety

Education

BSN or higher strongly preferred

Current RN license in state of facility required

Two years RN experience required

One year of charge RN or administrative experience required

Job description

Overview

Cross Creek Hospital in Austin, TX is looking to add a Nurse Manager to our nursing leadership team!

Cross Creek Hospitalis a respected provider of mental health services for adolescents, adults, and seniors of all genders. Our hospital, which is located in the Walnut Creek area of north Austin, serves individuals who are struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. We also treat individuals who have a primary mental health diagnosis and a co-occurring substance use disorder. Our inpatient options include age-appropriate programs for adults, and seniors. At the outpatient level, we offer separate programs for adolescents and adults.

RN Nurse Mgr

• Full Time
• Swing or Night shifts available
• (2p-10p) or (10p-6a)
  • One weekend per month on call

• BSN or higher strongly preferred
• One year of prior experience with the population (inpatient Behavioral Health) required
• One year of charge RN or other administrative experience required
• Flexibility with coverage needs

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Referral Bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Assists the DON/CNO with directing, planning, coordinating, monitoring and supervising the effective and efficient use of the operations of nursing for assigned units. Oversees the delivery of behavioral health/nursing services in a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints. Provide leadership to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as nursing practice standards. Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed
• Role models expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety
• Accountable for the standard of care at the facility, providing consultations and expertise in the delivery of care to patient.
• Serve as a clinical and service resource to nursing staff and other staff as assigned.
• Manage the activities of staff, coordinating safe and appropriate care between departments and disciplines.
• Manage and evaluate work activities of nursing, technical, clerical, service or maintenance staff for the unit, work group and other facility staff as directed.
• Analyze information/situation to choose the best solution(s) to solve problems.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of new staff.
• Identify the educational needs of others and develop educational or training programs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures for the facility.
• Prepare reports to inform management of the status and implementation of programs, services and quality initiatives of the unit.
• Perform administrative or managerial functions such as planning budgets and authorizing expenditures.
• Provide direct care as needed.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• BSN or higher strongly preferred
• Current registered nursing license in State of facility required
• Three years as a registered nurse strongly preferred
• Two years of registered nursing experience required
• Two years of prior experience as a registered nursing with patient population of the facility is preferred.
• One year of prior experience with the population required
• Prior experience as a house supervisor strongly preferred
• One year of charge RN or other administrative experience required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current RN license as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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