RN Unit Manager Adolescent Inpatient Psych, The Bradley Center

Description

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, staff management, and patient care delivery within an assigned patient care department. This role ensures compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies while promoting optimal patient outcomes and maintaining a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and direction to nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery
• Develops and implements department policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Oversees staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs
• Conducts performance evaluations, provides coaching, and facilitates staff development
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, infection control protocols, and safety guidelines
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and resolve clinical issues
• Manages departmental budgets, monitors expenses, and identifies cost-saving opportunities
• Oversees patient satisfaction initiatives and addresses patient / family concerns promptly
• Participates in quality improvement projects and clinical outcome analysis
• Develops and implements strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve patient safety

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations

Qualifications

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

Experience