Nurse Manager - Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

Middle Flint Health & Wellness

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: CSU Nurse Manager, FT

Minimum Entry Salary: * Based Upon Experience

Location: Warner Robins, GA

Services Area/Programs: Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

Description of Duties: The individual in this role will serve as Nurse Manager in the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The focus of this program is to provide inpatient, crisis services that supports individuals experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. The CSU is utilized for individuals undergoing an acute crisis that presents a substantial risk of imminent harm to self or others. The goal is to stabilize the individual through nursing and behavioral supports on a time-limited basis. The Nurse Manager supervises approximately 30 employees in the 24-hour facility. The Nurse Manager is responsible for collaborating with senior management to amend and implement updated policies and procedures in accord with DBHDD and CARF regulations, maintaining staffing, scheduling, training and certification, and payroll for all employees in CSU, maintaining general workflow of all CSU staff, overseeing pharmacy operations and student clinical rotations. The Nurse Manager is expected to promote the efficacy of Middle Flint Health and Wellness services by communicating with key stakeholders and Senior Management Team members. The employee in this position manages the daily workflow of the unit and remains on call 24/7 to manage unit issues after office hours. The Nurse Manager is able to work in all roles in CSU within scope of practice and may be required to cover vacant shifts if indicated. The Nurse Manager manages performance and communicates with staff on an ongoing basis regarding standards of practice, standards of care, respect for people and department/organization policies and procedures. The Nurse Manager develops measurable and reasonable goals in collaboration with staff, providers and leadership and identifies progress towards those goals on an ongoing basis with measurable outcomes and The Nurse Manager plays a key role in all unit audits, inspections, and evaluations from governing bodies. They are required to take the key leadership role in implementing recommendations and policies by governing bodies and work closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer as indicated.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from accredited institution preferred or Associate’s degree in nursing from accredited institution with two or more years in a Managerial/Supervisory leadership role. Active, unrestricted RN licensure in state of Georgia. Valid, unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License. Current AHA CPR and First Aid Certification. Must be computer literate.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience working with individuals with Behavioral Health and Substance use disorders.

Agency is an eligible worksite for the VA Education Benefit Program (Veterans)

Agency is an eligible work site for the National Health Service Corps and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs.

Middle Flint Health & Wellness services the following 11 counties: Webster, Marion, Sumter, Schley, Taylor, Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Houston, Peach and Crawford.

Middle Flint Health & Wellness is a Drug Free Workplace. Current Middle Flint applications should be filled out carefully and completely. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed. Incomplete applications or applications with insufficient information can result in an applicant not being considered for the vacancy. Please KEEP a copy of your application. All applications must be received (not postmarked) by the above specified deadline. Finger- printing and/or Drug Screening may be required, if appointed. Any male applicant between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of having registered with the Selective Service as required by federal and state law, or of being exempt from such registration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Middle Flint Health & Wellness does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodations should contact this office.

* ENTRY SALARY may be adjusted depending upon the selected candidate’s qualifications and agency budget considerations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 457(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan assistance
• Loan forgiveness
• Loan repayment program
• On-the-job training
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Managerial/Supervisory work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Behavioral Health & Substance use disorder work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Active, unrestricted Georgia RN license (Preferred)
• unrestricted Georgia Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person