Job Title: ECRH Nurse Manager
Location: Aug Univ CON-ECRH Partnership
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 234098
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Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of related clinical and/or management experience and successful completion of the Nurse Leadership Academy within one year of employment. Current, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification; Current active Georgia licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing.ORAssociates degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of related clinical and/or management experience and successful completion of the Nurse Leadership Academy within one year of employment. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification; Current active Georgia licensure as a Registered Nurse in good standing.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to maintain confidentialityExperience in psychiatric nursingExcellent interpersonal, written and verbal skillsKnowledge of nursing theory, management theory and practiceProficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databasesExcellent evaluation, decision-making, prioritizing, delegation and time management skillsAbility to problem solve in an unpredictable environment and assess patient's condition and make sound, independent decisionsPreferred Qualifications Prefer certification in Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing.Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing certification.For ECRH's Gracewood Campus, nursing experience in a developmental disabilities setting is preferred.Responsibilities All duties may include but are not limited to:Assumes overall responsibility for the nursing services of the assigned clinical unit. Assures provision of quality patient care services. Assure compliance with all policies and procedures. Promotes interprofessional collaboration and communication in assuring client centered care. Articulates and supports nursing role as member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Assure and maintains standards of care that are current and reflective of nationally agreed guidelines.Designs staffing plans, schedules and assures provision of adequate levels of staff to meet identified needs. Recruits, interviews, and selects candidates for all nursing service positions. Assures fair and reasonable enforcement of Human Resource policies and procedures.Utilizes systematics processes for monitoring, guiding and evaluating competencies and performance of staff. Promotes professional growth and development of all levels of staff supervised. Coaches staff for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Supports career development for all levels of staff.Ensure a culture of safety through interpretation implement and monitoring of safety practices. Participates on hospital wide and unit continuous quality performance initiatives. Assures staff awareness of safety issues to ensure a culture of safety.Assures the selection provision and control of material resources. Establishing procedures for to assure proper use and prevent misuse of equipment.Maintains knowledge to current trends and developments in the field through membership in professional organizations, attending related seminars and conferences. Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of all responsibilities.Perform all other related duties.

Job Summary Under general supervision of the nurse executive will design staffing plans and manage the personnel resources for the department. Acts as the clinical nurse expert for the interdisciplinary team, and assures nursing contributions to all levels of treatment team activities. Responsible for interdepartmental communication and problem solving to assure smooth functioning of department. Responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and Regulatory requirements. Communicating with both internal and external professionals regarding patient disposition. Takes leadership role in assuring supportive environment for student learning. Promotes professional development of self and staff. Is a member of the Nurse Executive team and is assigned responsibility for the provision of quality patient care for individuals admitted to the nursing unit.Shift/Salary Shift: Days / M-F *Work outside of the normal business hours may be required.* Pay Grade: 23 Competitive salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate. Recruitment Period: Until filledConditions of Employment All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.