Under the guidance of the Director of Nursing, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care in a behavioral health care unit. This position will be 4, ten-hour shifts, per week.

• Provides leadership and direction to staff members ensuring a healthy therapeutic milieu.
• In concert with administration, and based on patient acuity, responsible for staff's work schedules and maintaining adequate staffing levels in accordance with established policies and procedures, staffing plan and budget.
• Ensures that staff is competent and well trained in quality resident care.
• Responsibility for payroll and Ultipro.
• Provides education to all staff, supporting the mission and vision of BCA.
• Adheres to all licensing and accreditation regulations.
• Assists with policy and procedure development and implementation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current RN license in the state of Michigan; BSN preferred.

Must have two years of clinical experience in inpatient psychiatric/mental health nursing with two years of progressive nursing managerial experience.

Good verbal, quantitative, managerial, and interpersonal skills.

Previous supervisory experience required.

Current knowledge of the behavioral healthcare industry including JCAHO, Medicare and other state and federal regulatory standards.

Must be a self-starter and very goal and results-oriented.

Strong verbal and written communications skills are necessary.

Licenses & Certifications

• Reg Nurse

Skills

• Written Communication
• Leadership
• Safety Minded
• Financial Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Oral Communication

Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)