About this opportunity
Hospital Authority of Jenkins County lists this Behavioral Health Director opportunity in millen, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Jenkins County Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as the Behavioral Health Director and Nurse Manager for our inpatient Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit.
This position provides both administrative and clinical leadership for the unit. The Director and Nurse Manager is responsible for daily operations, nursing oversight, staffing, regulatory compliance, patient safety, quality improvement, and coordination of care with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Direct the daily clinical and administrative operations of the Behavioral Health Unit
Serve as Nurse Manager and provide leadership and supervision for nursing and behavioral health staff
Coordinate staffing, scheduling, assignments, and coverage based on patient care needs
Promote safe, compassionate, and patient-centered behavioral health care
Monitor nursing practices, clinical documentation, patient safety, and staff competencies
Participate in hiring, orientation, performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action
Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, Georgia regulations, and hospital policies
Lead survey readiness, quality improvement, and corrective action activities
Review incidents, complaints, medication errors, falls, and other patient safety concerns
Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer, Medical Director, physicians, Utilization Management, and other hospital departments
Monitor departmental performance, census, staffing needs, and quality measures
Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, education, and workflows
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Georgia
Behavioral health nursing experience
Nursing leadership or management experience
Current BLS certification
Strong knowledge of behavioral health nursing, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement
Effective leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Three to five years of behavioral health nursing experience
Previous experience as a Nurse Manager, Director, House Supervisor, or other nursing leader
Experience in an inpatient or geriatric behavioral health setting
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Worksite address
millen, GA, 30442, US
Who can apply
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