Nurse Manager - Behavior Health

Experience in managing a psych unit in a hospital.
Responsible for the implementation of hospital’s policies and procedures, as well as regulatory agencies codes and regulations as they pertain to the Department.
Responsible for operations and management of the unit in collaboration with the Director.
Has overall responsibility for the operation of the unit with all disciplines reporting to the Director.
Coordinates all performance improvement activities so that it is truly an interdisciplinary process.
Assembles and prepares data relative to clinical activities as well as other statistical and special reports required by the NY State Office of Mental Health (OMH), the NY Department of Health (KOH), the NY City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS).
Reviews and monitors admissions and discharges to ensure appropriate clinical management and discharge planning.
Responsible for gathering performance improvement data, gathering information and meeting compliance standards for regulatory agency surveys, including DOH and JCAHO.