Hybrid Manager, Nursing - Tucson, AZ (FT) bei Connections Health Solutions

What You'll Do:

We are hiring a Nurse Manager who will serve as a leader with direct and indirect patient care responsibilities. In collaboration with leadership, the Nurse Manager will assist in developing and support systems of care which foster continuity of care, optimal patient outcomes, and a successful health care team environment.

• Responsible for the daily functioning of the observation and inpatient units, in accordance with current state, federal, and facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Lead the nursing department and coordinates all hiring, onboarding, training, and corrective action of nursing staff.
• Manages nursing schedule and coverage for all nursing services provided in accordance with regulations, policy, and company’s resource utilization management systems, including the hiring and supervision of agency nurses.
• Oversees incident, event, seclusion, and restraint
• Serves as a resource for nursing best practices for nursing staff and provides mentorship and coaching, as well as staff from other disciplines.
• Responsible for the Infection Control process and participates in the Infection Control Committee.
• Manages communications between leadership and the nursing department, including calling nursing department meetings as may be required.
• Develops nursing department workflows and processes, including to roll out initiatives stewarded by corporate or facility leadership.
• Maintain the standards of the Joint Commission, RHBA, and evidence-based best practices for nursing. Participates in Corporate and local Quality and Utilization Management programs as appropriate.
• Participate in the Quality Committees and lead where appropriate Performance Improvement Plans to implement best practice service provisions.
• Provides education to employees on state, federal, local laws, regulations, accreditations, guidelines and related company policies, including clinical oversight for provision of nursing services.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Associate degree in Nursing
• At least 5 years of psychiatric, behavioral health, or relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of managerial experience, including experience as a Charge Nurse
• Unrestricted license as Registered Nurse through the Arizona State Board of Nursing
• Knowledge of practice requirements of RN/LPN scope of practice as outlined in the State of Arizona Practice Act
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing and interventions and clinical knowledge base.

• 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.

• Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card

It would be great if you had:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing
• Previous emergency room or crisis psychiatric care experience
• Familiarity with Court Ordered Treatment process
• Experience and familiarity with Infection Control practices

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 

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.