Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Inpatient Behavioral Health / Full-Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

Description

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible for the management of clinical nursing services in Behavioral Health Services. - Works closely with the Director, and Medical Staff leadership to develop, implement, and maintain clinical and educational programs that enhance the quality of care and achieve a high level of patient and provider satisfaction.

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing, BSN degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: R. N. with current New Mexico State license or Compact license. - BLS and other certification as applicable to area. - National certification in area of expertise is preferred.

SKILLS: Strong clinical and leadership skills and previous management experience including experience in facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration. - Evidence of such experience should include:

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• Strong nursing and therapy knowledge and clinical skills
  
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
  
• Strong analytical skills
  
• Ability to problem solve; ability to appropriately confront issues
  
• Ability to motivate others as individuals and as a team
  
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and manage the activities of others
  
• Ability to effectively run meetings and to negotiate deadlines
  
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences
  
• Experience in dealing with physicians on an administrative level and ability to work collaboratively with medical staff members and leadership
  
  
  EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical role in behavioral health services. Two years progressive management experience.
  
  NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
  -Responsible to: Director, Med-Surg and BHS.
  
  -ENVIRONMENT:
  - Bloodborne pathogen - - A
  Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Subject to stressful professional relationships. - Working hours vary, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies. - Requires the ability to speak, listen, develop and communicate written materials.

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