Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc

Mental Health Field Opportunities
Company: Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

Description
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, recently named Gainesville's Non-profit Business of the Year, is committed to facilitating recovery in adults and resiliency in children by ensuring access to quality mental health, substance abuse, and ancillary services, consumer participation in treatment, and a variety of treatment options. At the same time we seek to implement sound business and financial practices including active strategic planning, performance evaluation and metrics using real-time data and technology, and the creation of a vibrant work environment that affords opportunities for stability and growth to our staff. Meridian believes that each person deserves to be treated with respect and to be empowered to direct the care she/he receives. Care is delivered in a culturally competent and multidisciplinary manner. Individualized services are provided in the least restrictive environment possible with the goal of increasing quality of life in a manner that allows effective integration into the community, activities and lifestyle of choice. At Meridian, there's a place for each and every person who is prepared and wants to help us continue our growth by contributing their unique and individual talents to helping us exceed our own expectations. In doing so, you might just exceed your own. Positions are located within the 10 counties we serve in North Central Florida.

Nurse Manager - Crisis Stabilization Unit

Job Summary: This position provides modeling, leadership, and supervision to staff and coordination of services to clients. Working with and reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, responsibilities include, but are not limited to: screening and interviewing of applicants for unit vacancies; orientation for new employees and coordination of continuing education in conjunction with Human Resources; coordination and provision of 24/7 nursing services; scheduling and validation of shifts worked (E-time); managing/ordering medication and other supplies; conducting staff meetings; investigation of unusual occurrences and peer review; initiation of and/or participation in process improvement initiatives; progressive disciplinary actions; participation in appropriate management meetings and pertinent organizational committees; real-time supervision as needed and written reviews as required by Human Resources

GENERAL DUTIES (Note: The examples of work as listed in this position description are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Administrative Responsibilities

Supervises Nurses and non-medical staff assigned to CSU, hires, orients, conducts performance reviews, and makes recommendations regarding any disciplinary action required. Insures staff are receiving training as required by the Center and the Unit.

Insures that the CSU scheduling for nurses, psychiatric technician, and security technicians is sufficient to address acuity needs of the unit based upon acute care staffing patterns.

Regularly schedules nursing and psych tech/security tech staff meetings to address on-going training, supervision, and organizational needs of the program.

Is responsible for participating as an active member of the management team in coordinating activities between Emergency Screening, Access, and the Acute Care programs.

Completes documentation, peer review and seclusion and restraint audits as dictated by policy and procedure

Clinical Responsibilities

Conducts nursing assessment for clients admitted to the CSU.

Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the treatment plan based on the medical needs identified in the nursing assessment.

Interprets, transcribes, and assists in the implementation of physicians orders.

Participates in the client and family education process.

Ensures that necessary safety precautions are taken based on the clients condition and facility policy.

Provides effective and accurate documentation in progress notes, discharge summary, and other required reports.

Performs crisis prevention and interventions needed, including restraints.

Assists in providing adequate nursing and non-medical coverage as needed.

Facilitate therapeutic groups. Provides group and/or individual supervision.

Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement Process.

Interacts with community agencies and resources.

Assists in the completion of peer reviews and documentation audits.

Monitors 3rd party and/or contracted services requirements.

Communicates with supervisor regarding any programmatic changes and/or problems which present themselves.

Assures proper completion and timely flow of paperwork.

Regularly attends patient rounds to insure the appropriate care of the patient population and communicates any issues to the Vice President of Acute Care Services that require attention.

Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two (2) years experience in psychiatric nursing, one (1) of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
OR
Associates degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and five (5) years experience, two (2) of which must be in a psychiatric setting. One year of the required experience must be in a supervisory capacity.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Specific competencies required are identified on a department/program specific basis and identified in each employees Competency Checklist. The following are general and apply to all positions with this title.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and write assessments, reports, and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and via telephone.

 

Visit: www.mbhci.org for details.
 Meridian offers competitive salary with a benefit package that may include; * Medical and dental benefits * Life insurance * Disability coverage * 10 Annual Paid Holidays plus * 15 Paid Days Off during first year

Requirements
Job requirements vary by position. Please see the website for details at www.mbhci.org. 

Meridian Behavioral is underway with conversion to the new Electronic Health Record system.

ALL Meridian Employees & Applicants must meet specific basic skills assessments :

Typing - 24 cwpm, Microsoft Outlook navigation, and basic usage of Excel & Word. Requests for Special Accommodations can be made through the Meridian Human Resources Department.

Successful candidates will be required to participate in a pre-employment drug screen and a Federal & State level criminal background screen. If the position requires driving privileges, a driver's license check will also be required. 

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Candidates requiring special accommodation to apply may contact us at

352.374.5600 # 8277