Nurse Manager at Lifepoint Health

Oakwood Springs Behavioral Health Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK

RN Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Job Tye- Full-time- Exempt

Your experience matters

At Oakwood Springs Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Nurse Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

Manages the daily operations of the assigned department functioning to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.  Responsible for the direction of patient care with the assigned scope.

• Assists the DON in directing all nursing activities within the hospital and in assessing and monitoring the quality of nursing services provided. Assists the
• DON in recruitment and interviewing of staff and evaluation of employee performance. Conducts new employee training and orientation. Assist in
• review and revision of policies and procedures. Participates in departmental and team meetings to discuss patient care and develop treatment plans.
• The Nurse Manager is also a working RN and routinely personally executes nursing care duties to ensure quality patient care and proper execution and
• documentation of the treatment plan.
• Provides a professional working environment for employees.
• Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ensures appropriate documentation, including documentation of medical necessity, by staff in medical records, monitors completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan.
• Ensures compliance with nursing scope of practice and HIPAA.
• Enforces compliance of the nursing department with education/in-service requirements/orientation and competencies.
• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Why join us?

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. BSN Preferred.
• Current unrestricted state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
• CRRN Certification preferred
• Minimum of two years of previous nursing leadership preferred.
• Minimum of two years previous Behavioral Health nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

About us
Oakwood Springs Hospital  is a 72-bed acute care inpatient behavioral health hospital located in Oklahoma, City, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Oakwood Springs Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Oakwood Springs Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

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