Provides clinical leadership, staff supervision and direct patient care on a designated shift. Accountable for implementation of systems that support quality care, quality improvement, staff orientation and development. Coordinates with Intake Department and with other facility departments to ensure timely and comprehensive patient assessment and care.
Monitors and intervenes as needed to ensure safety in the environment for patients, visitors and staff. Completes staff performance reviews as assigned. Collaborates with other members of the nursing leadership team and members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve department goals.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
BSN required and MSN preferred. Must have a minimum of three years of professional nursing experience. Professional nursing experience in an acute psychiatric setting with applicable patient populations preferred.
Exhibits evidence of leadership skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Obtains certification in psychiatric and mental health nursing within one year of eligibility. Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensed RN in the State of Florida required. Certification as a Peer Specialist