TITLE:  Nurse Manager (Inpatient Psych)

REPORTS TO:  Executive Director

SETTING:  Medical Center / Behavioral Health Services Division 

LOCATION:  Connecticut (Fairfield-County)

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Candidate will be responsible for the Nursing leadership of our inpatient Psychiatry Unit.  Quality Management, program promotion for the recruitment, retention and educational development of staff and most importantly leading nursing into a new evidence based model of practice.  Individual will administer, direct, and coordinate activities of Patient Care Adm.  Individual will be responsible for recommendation, development and implementation of policies, procedures, and action plans.  Keep the Director, Patient Care informed of both progress and potential problems.  Nurse Manager will be responsible for the direction and evaluation of the delivery of patient care.  Plans and maintains staffing pattern for the patient care unit.  Counsels employees, staff and promotes open communication.  Leads by example.  

Our client is seeking an individual with strong leadership, progressive management and innovative leadership skills. 

REQUIREMENTS:

•    BS in Nursing required (MSN or MS in health administration preferred)
•    Minimum of 5-7 years Psychiatric work experience with Joint Commission process
•    Minimum of 4-solid years of Management/Supervisory experience/skills
•    Current Connecticut RN license (…or eligible)
•    Proven ability to achieve goals, lead and motivate a staff
•    Strong leadership and progressive management expertise

COMPENSATION:  A “highly” competitive base salary, excellent company benefits to include tax deferred retirement plan, generous vacation package, relocation assistance