Job Title: Nurse Manager

Job Code: HCM031/Manager, Nurse

Shift: Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours: Times May Vary

Base Location: Lawrenceville, GA

Division/Department/Program: Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit

View Point Health is a state agency of Georgia that provides individual and group counseling, medication management, recovery and crisis stabilization services for behavioral health and developmental disabilities. The View Point Health Program is located in . We serve adult clients with psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services as well as substance use disorder.

We offer a multidisciplinary approach to treatment services. Our recovery approach is with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mental health clinical support services, substance use support and medication management. Our goal is to provide person-centered care and utilize a trauma-informed approach to our client and their treatment.

A Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) operates 24 hours/7 days a week (including weekends and holidays) to provide a safe, structured, and locked environment for clients experiencing a mental health crisis. The services are like residential treatment but provide a higher level of care due to our acuity of the clients who are in crisis. Our units operate much like a psychiatric hospital.

A client typically stays at the CSU about 5 – 7 days to ensure he/she is stable from the prompting event of their crisis prior to discharge. Clients do not leave the facility during their stay with us.

Additionally, we offer a Temporary Observation Unit (TOU) at the Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit. In our TOU area, we provided evaluation services within a 23-hour period to determine whether an admission to the Crisis Stabilization Unit or inpatient psychiatric facility is needed or if the client would be able to be stabilized with more intensive outpatient (rather than inpatient/hospital) service setting. During time on TOU a client may or may not be on an involuntary status and will be assessed by a nurse, physician, and clinician. A paraprofessional and CPS may also provide services during this time to assess the clients’ overall needs and level of care. In addition to the initial assessment, clinicians may also provide crisis intervention services, individual and family counseling services as well as case management to assist in determining client plan at end of their 23 hours stay.

Manages, plans, organizes, and directs all nursing activities in assigned facility. Responsible for the quality of nursing care delivered in hospitals, public health facilities, and community-based programs. Directs subordinate supervisors and staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the nursing team and ensuring excellent care is provided to all clients.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team, discipline leads, and other professionals and paraprofessionals to provide support and coverage as necessary.
• Ensures all quality measures are met, including treatment plans, daily notes, treatment team and 72-hour treatment team coverage by nursing, and assessments completed in 24 hours, according to DBHDD standards.
• Create or refresh work-flow processes, standard operating procedures, and weekly auditing of charts and ECR records.
• Ensures all medical supplies are consistently stocked on the unit.
• Facilitate monthly nursing meetings and bi-monthly unit meetings, including preparing meeting minutes.
• Making the monthly nursing schedule and managing call outs and staffing issues.
• Complete interviews and hiring of new staff, including orienting and training new nurses.
• Facilitate nurse staff training and attend leadership meetings and program/licensure trainings as required.
• Complete performance evaluations and disciplinary actions when required.
• Review critical incident reports and implement appropriate actions related to medication errors and other events.
• Ensure unit ratios are always met, manage nurse call outs, and call upon additional nurses when necessary.
• Take calls from the unit after hours when necessary to provide support and assistance.
• Asses receive and evaluate clients that come from a community setting.
• Initiate orders for behavior management from medical provider.
• Assist with verbal de-escalation of clients.
• Medication administration.
• May assist with nursing or direct care breaks and unit coverage when necessary.
• In the event of an uncovered shift, or call out, where a replacement cannot be found, the nurse supervisor will provide coverage.
• The nurse supervisor reports directly to the Operations Manager/Program Director, and completes any additional duties assigned.
• This position may require long periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Employees are subject to random drug screens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in nursing, nursing administration, public health or directly related field from an accredited college or university AND One year in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse OR Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Four years of experience as Registered Nurse, Two years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse OR Eight years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Two years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, Three years of which as a supervisor AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing and 1-2 years’ experience in supervision

Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing.
• Must have valid Georgia driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.
• Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.
• Any combination of training and experience, which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities Note: Some positions may require a valid driver's license.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits (for qualified employees):

• State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long-term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)
• Paid New Hire Training
• Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan
• No employee deduction for Social Security
• Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel
• Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Lawrenceville, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person