Nursing Services Manager at Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare in Evansville, Indiana

Job Description:

Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare is currently seeking a full-time Nursing Services Manager to add to our team of professionals.  This position will provide integrated health care to patients as well as lead, direct, train, and collaborate with the nursing team to deliver and promote integrated health care.

WHY WORK FOR SOUTHWESTERN?

• AFFORDABLE Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts DAY ONE of employment!


• 401K Employer Contribution & Match


• Student Loan Assistance Program


• Physical & Financial Wellness Programs


• Generous Paid Time Off plan


• Competitive Total Compensation Program


• Individualized orientation and training program


• We are GROWING!! 

WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Physical Assessment: Assess physical needs. Make referrals as necessary. Provide emergency interventions as required.




• Care Navigation:  Activities include but are not limited to the following: Serve as professional nursing link between patient and physicians, pharmacist, case managers, and any other care providers; linking access to appropriate services; assisting in monitoring overall health, as well as coordinate activities to assure patients gain access to necessary resources to maintain overall wellness.




• Patient Advocate / Liaison: support and promote patients' rights as they navigate the health care system and communicate their needs and preferences to providers.




• Education: provide education to improve the health literacy of patients and staff regarding physical needs, medications, wellness, and safety.




• Pharmacology: Dispense, provide education and administer medication. Assess and monitor patient adherence, response to medication and potential adverse reactions.




• Data collection: Gather relevant data in order to determine the needs of the clients and the needs of the programs in order to provide quality, integrated care.




• Partnerships:  Collaborate with non-medical staff, both internal and external; to insure all clients’ health care needs are addressed.




• Wellness/Primary Prevention Activities:  Assist in assessing chronic health needs of individuals and the population.  Participate in the development and implementation of individual or group wellness and prevention activities. 




• Supervision:  Provide orientation, training, and staff development for nursing services team throughout Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare. Provide supervision to nursing staff to include scheduling, coverage of nursing needs in programs, and assuring quality of care provided.

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?

• Current Indiana Registered Nurse license.  Degree must have been obtained from an accredited School of Nursing.


• Previous supervisory experience preferred.


• Experience working with patients with serious and persistent mental illness desirable.


• Medical-Surgical Nursing experience desirable.


• Candidates must obtain and maintain CPR, first aid, Non-Abusive Physical and Psychological Intervention (NAPPI) certification, and Southwestern Clinical Staff Organization (CSO) membership. 


• Demonstrated proficiency with interpersonal and writing skills.


• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.


• Must have valid driver's license, auto insurance that meets the Indiana State minimum coverage requirement, and qualify for Company's vehicle liability insurance.


• Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, fingerprinting, CPS check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen.

If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.