Nurse Manager- Behavioral Health- 5North

St. John'S Riverside Hospital; Pretoria; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Nurse Manager responsible for delivering patient care, collaborating with the healthcare team, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Candidates must have a BSN degree, at least three years of nursing experience, and strong leadership skills. This position involves enhancing patient satisfaction and serving as an advocate for patients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a staff nurse.
• Licensed and registered under New York State law.
• At least three years of nursing supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care on an individual unit.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote patient satisfaction.
• Make recommendations regarding staffing.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Leadership in behavioral health

Education

BSN degree or national certification

Job description

Overview: St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology.

Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the 1800s, and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospital's vision, mission, and value.

Founded on an early foundation of nursing and community service, St. John's established the Cochran School of Nursing in 1895, the oldest hospital-based nursing school in the metropolitan area, making the nursing staff the heart and soul of the hospital.

St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most, with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

The staff is committed to making life better for all patients and continues to elevate services to increase the quality of life for those entrusted to their care.

St. John's Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classifications, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

**Responsibilities:** The Nurse Manager is a registered Professional Nurse responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care on an individual unit. They utilize the nursing process to evaluate and assess patient needs, demonstrate awareness of nursing skills, assign appropriate patient care tasks, collaborate with the healthcare team, promote patient satisfaction, and serve as a patient advocate. They also make recommendations regarding staffing, provide staff counseling, develop and monitor care standards, and ensure compliance with care standards.

**Qualifications:** Minimum of three years experience as a staff nurse, licensed and registered under New York State law, with a BSN degree or national certification preferred. At least three years of nursing supervisory experience with strong organizational and communication skills are required. Leadership experience in behavioral health is also required.