What You'll Do:

The Manager, Nursing serves as a leader with direct and indirect individual care responsibilities. In collaboration with leadership, this position assists to develop and support systems of care which foster continuity of care, optimal individual outcomes, and a successful health care team environment.

• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current state, federal, and facility rules; regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with the coordination of all hiring, training, and progressive discipline of nursing and behavioral health specialist staff. Ensures safe and adequate staffing patterns for all nursing services provided, including the hiring and supervision of agency nurses when required.
• Serves as a resource for nursing best practices for staff and staff from other disciplines.
• Functions as Infection Control Nurse as needed.
• Maintain the standards of JCAHO, DBHDS, DMAS, and evidence-based best practices. Participates in Corporate and local Quality and Utilization Management programs as appropriate.
• Provides education to employees on state, federal, local laws, regulations, accreditations, guidelines, and related company policies
• Assess department for non-compliance issues and notifies appropriate senior management. Adheres to compliance training requirements; understands that training is a required condition of employment; and institutes disciplinary process to employees who do not comply.
• May provide direct individual care when needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• 5 years of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience
• 2 years of managerial experience
• Unrestricted license as Registered Nurse through the Virginia State Board of Nursing
• Knowledge of practice requirements of RN/LPN scope of practice as outlined in the State of Virginia Practice Act
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing and interventions and clinical knowledge base
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch restraint techniques
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period, including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and any other necessary credentials as required for the role
• Must be able to obtain a State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance Card
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment

It would be great if you had:

• Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience
• Familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment process and VA Involuntary treatment process
• Master's degree in Nursing

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

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Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.