Associate Nurse Manager - Inpatient Psychiatry - FT Nights at Parkland Health and Hospital System

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Position: Associate Nurse Manager

Dept: Inpatient Psychiatry (IP)

Shift: FT Nights; including rotating weekends

Primary Purpose:

Assists with the daily management of assigned employees within Psychiatric Services to include staff supervision and development, planning, budget, quality and facility operations and coordinating patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. Serves as a patient advocate and staff resource to ensure safe, efficient and effective nursing services.

Why Parkland Health?

When you embark on a career at Parkland, you have the opportunity to apply your skills, and advance your career goals. Many of Parkland's specialty areas have garnered national achievements in care, research, and technological innovation. We understand that the people of Parkland are the key to our success, and we support our employees with the tools and resources they need to excel.  One of the reasons we are successful is because our work environment thrives with people from a wide range of cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds and from all walks of life. When you bring your perspective to Parkland Health, you’ll find an inclusive setting that supports and respects you and your talents.

Be an essential part of our core purpose—the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care and discover why your career matters here! 

Inside Parkland Culture

Benefits:

• Medical - Active Day 1 of hire
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Mandatory Savings Plan 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Personal Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Health Center
• Employee Pharmacy Services
• Onsite Dental Services
• And more!

Job Summary:

• Responsible for assisting in the daily management of Psychiatric Services activities to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to both internal and external customers. Directly supervises time, attendance and patient care activities of assigned Nursing and ancillary staff. Delegates tasks effectively. Participates in orientation of new staff. Ensures assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
• Provides patient care, assessing patient needs, planning discharge and arranging support services to ensure effective, high quality patient care. Serves as a clinical role model and educational resource to ensure high quality, effective patient services.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of all Parkland, The Joint Commission and clinical area rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines and ensures that employee activities are in compliance.
• Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows in the unit. Implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of the Psychiatric Services and Parkland. Assists with monitoring quality management practices on the unit including Nursing Standards and Practices, competencies and accreditation of staff. Collaborates with staff, physicians, administration and risk management to evaluate and improve patient services.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in the Psychiatric Services by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations and maintaining Texas Registered Nurse licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Responsible for tracking the effectiveness of unit policies and procedures and assisting the Service Managers in policy development or revision. Develops and evaluates staff activities to promote knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines that impact the Psychiatric Services and ensures compliance. Educates patients and families on rules and regulations.
• Responsible for a collaborative work team to ensure positive working relationships. Communicates effectively with physicians, students, and other departments such as Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Property and Linen Services. Maintains good communication with other hospitals, government or regulatory agencies and community representatives.
• Responsible for effective facility management as measured by cleanliness, proper type, amount and functioning of equipment and overall environmental safety. Oversees timely and effective maintenance of equipment and rooms.
• Assists management in developing annual goals and objectives for the unit that reflect the mission and philosophy of Parkland and meet Psychiatric Services goals. Holds staff accountable for goals. Develops and implements strategies to improve department performance in collaboration with the Unit Manager and Director.
• Serves on multidisciplinary, department and Nursing committees as selected and assigned.
• Serves as a liaison and patient advocate. Assesses support services needed, expedites discharge, investigates and follows up on patient inquiries, complaints, injuries/incidents to ensure high quality care. Promotes respect for patient rights.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the Psychiatric Services. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of the accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ASN or BSN Degree from an accredited school of Professional Nursing. If ASN Degree, incumbent must be working toward a BSN Degree, with degree completion within three (3) years from hire date.
• Current/Valid State of TX RN license or temporary RN license or; Current/Valid compact RN license - in good standing without any current or past stipulations.
• Three (3) years of direct/consistent bedside nursing experience in Psychiatric Services hospital setting within the last three (3) years (Clinicials, RN Floating, or LVN experience will not substitute for the experience requirement).
• Servant-leadership experience is highly preferred.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

*Please note, all required certifications must be more than 30 days from expiration from start date.

• Current/Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider certification, and the ability to maintain thereafter from one of the following: American Heart Association; American Red Cross; or Military Training Network.
• Must have Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification, level 1-4, within 30 days of hire.. 
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing certification preferred.

66R; 66C; 46P1

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.