Registered Nurse - Clinical Coordinator - Behavioral Health - Days

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast TX; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, TX seeks an experienced Registered Nurse - Clinical Coordinator for Behavioral Health to lead a designated patient care area during day shifts, ensuring safe, high-quality nursing care in alignment with ANA Standards.

As part of the Nursing Leadership Team, you will mentor staff, monitor performance, participate in budget and operational decisions, and collaborate with Administrative Director and Clinical Director to meet hospital goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in Texas.
• BLS, SAMA, Abuse and Neglect certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead designated patient care area and ensure efficient nursing care.
• Mentor staff using evidence-based practices and coaching.
• Manage staff performance with recognition, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
• Support hospital committees and professional development activities.
• Ensure safe staffing ratios on all units.
• Develop and maintain department policies and budget awareness.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Budget management

Evidence-based practice

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Registered Nurse - Clinical Coordinator - Behavioral Health - Days Location Beaumont, TX Job Code 12898 # of openings 1

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Behavioral Health RN Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership for a designated patient care area. This individual has the accountability and responsibility for clinical operations ensuring that efficient and effective nursing care is provided to individuals and families in the patient care area in which they are employed. As a member of the Nursing Leadership Team, the Nurse Clinical Manager makes decisions independently and in collaboration with the Administrative Director, Clinical Director of Behavioral Health and Chief Nursing Executive to promote the attainment of hospital goals in accordance with its mission and ANA Standards of Practice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires use of documented best practices and teaches/mentors staff to routinely utilize evidence-based data. Maintains knowledge of current nursing practice and the roles and functions of their patient care team members.
• Ensures staff accountability by managing staff performance through rewards, recognition, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action. Provides an environment where staff are actively engaged in hospital committees and professional development activities.
• Has an understanding of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), the court process, local resources, and The Health and Safety Code as it relates to mental health.
• Ensures safe staffing ratios are maintained consistently on all units for all shifts.
• Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with P&P for supervised department(s).
• Displays sound fiscal judgment and control of department as evidenced by achieving budget targets, including but not limited to, hour/stat and cost/stat.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Required License/Certifications

Current RN License in the state of Texas.

BLS Certification, SAMA certification, Abuse and Neglect, and

Unit specific competencies obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer date.