We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Long-Term Care Nurse Manager to lead our client’s behavioral health team within their long-term care facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric nursing, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality care to elderly residents with behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Leadership: Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the behavioral health team, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and other staff members, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered care to residents with behavioral health disorders.
• Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents with behavioral health needs, develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and oversee the implementation of appropriate interventions and treatments to promote optimal resident outcomes.
• Medication Management: Coordinate medication management services for residents with psychiatric disorders, including medication administration, monitoring for therapeutic effectiveness and side effects, and collaboration with physicians and pharmacists to adjust treatment regimens as needed.
• Behavioral Interventions: Develop and implement behavioral interventions and management strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by residents with dementia, mood disorders, psychosis, and other behavioral health conditions, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for all residents and staff.
• Staff Training and Development: Provide ongoing training, education, and support to nursing staff and other team members on topics related to behavioral health care, dementia care, communication techniques, de-escalation strategies, and person-centered care principles.
• Quality Improvement: Monitor and evaluate the quality of behavioral health services provided to residents, identify areas for improvement, and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of care delivery.
• Family and Caregiver Support: Collaborate with residents' families, caregivers, and legal representatives to develop care plans, address concerns, and provide education and support regarding residents' behavioral health needs and treatment options.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in NJ.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in long-term care/psychiatric nursing, with at least 1 year in a leadership or management role preferred
• Strong knowledge of geriatric psychiatry, dementia care, and behavioral health management in long-term care settings
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and adapt to the unique needs and preferences of elderly residents with behavioral health disorders

Please note- The annual base salary range is $100k to $115k. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care

Application Question(s):

• What is the best phone number and email address to reach you?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Long-Term Care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Behavioral Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oradell, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person