What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Manager - Westmoreland County Crisis position at UPMC?
UPMC Western Behavioral Health in partnership with Westmoreland County are excited to open our new Westmoreland County Crisis Walk-In facility and are looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager to join the team! Westmoreland County Crisis is a 24/7 facility providing support and care to individuals experiencing self-identified crisis through resources, respite, and referrals to mental health treatment and other providers.
As Clinical Nurse Manager you will provide administration of the nursing unit, clinical care staff and processes involved with the facility.
Responsibilities:
· Assesses staff learning needs; develops and delivers education; coordinates student nursing experiences; supports research activities; facilitates and participates in peer review; performs related duties.
· Participates in ongoing staff development; applies organizational theory, ethical standards, and sound administrative judgment; develops and evaluates clinical programs; collaborates across disciplines; maintains accurate records; identifies and resolves service issues.
· Evaluates nursing care, milieu programming, and staffing needs; collaborates with leadership on nursing practice standards; develops annual nursing goals and plans; oversees quality of patient care; ensures adherence to clinical standards; evaluates unit programs.
· Oversees hiring, scheduling, payroll, supervision, performance management, discipline, and delegation of nursing staff; manages staffing within budget constraints; conducts quality improvement activities; ensures regulatory compliance; manages unit budget.
· Demonstrates systems-level leadership; maintains required certifications and compliance with professional standards; ensures physical capability for direct patient care; models professional conduct; fulfills system-wide competencies and other assigned duties.
· Develop and support team morale, wellness, and safety practices, including both system initiatives as well as program level initiatives.
· Ensure program practices adhere to regulation and compliance requirements.