Position Summary Responsible for the management of a defined patient unit/units and supervision of personnel assigned to that unit/units. Responsible for clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery, including patient satisfaction, a broad range of patients as it relates to their age (development stage). # Child and Adolescent Unit ages 5 to 17, adult Unit ages 18 and above. #Coordinates staff training and development, works with treatment team to provide therapeutic environment for treatment. #Operates within allotted budget. #Works with Treatment team to be compliant with Joint Commission / CMS regulations as it relates to patient care. #Responsible for coverage on both units by hiring, training and coaching staff. #Has day to day schedule responsibility in both units# Position Requirements: # Education Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Maryland or Delaware. Bachelor#s Degree is required or in pursuit. Masters level preferred. National Certification required (specialty certification within 2 years or managerial certification in accordance with AONE/AACN) Required License and/or Certification Experience Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience, with 1-2 years of leadership experience preferred. Mental Demands Acts as a mediator in conflict situations. Often works under pressure of time and accuracy in organizing and accomplishing work Prioritizes accomplishment of goals, objectives, and ideas to meet the changing needs of the nursing unit nursing department. Anticipates problems and proceeds with resolution in an organized, effective manner Often works with grieved, despondent, and mentally disturbed patients Communicates with patient#s family members as necessary. #Follows HIPAA protocols Demonstrates effective communication skills, oral and written. Readily assumes additional responsibilities Performs most duties without supervision. Consults with Nursing Director as needed. Responsibilities for Assets Responsible and accountable for all supplies and equipment used on unit. Responsible for numerous expensive and complex instruments such as BP machines vacuum and oxygen regulators, wheelchairs, cardiac and pressure monitoring, and printers. Has understanding of proper working order of equipment and responsible for maintenance. Monitors budgetary expenditures. Assures proper patient charges. Contact with Others Frequent contact with public and families requiring effective communication skills. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all hospital departments. Maintains a cooperative working relationship interdepartmentally. Works effectively with Medical Staff. # Position Summary Responsible for the management of a defined patient unit/units and supervision of personnel assigned to that unit/units. Responsible for clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery, including patient satisfaction, a broad range of patients as it relates to their age (development stage). Child and Adolescent Unit ages 5 to 17, adult Unit ages 18 and above. Coordinates staff training and development, works with treatment team to provide therapeutic environment for treatment. Operates within allotted budget. Works with Treatment team to be compliant with Joint Commission / CMS regulations as it relates to patient care. Responsible for coverage on both units by hiring, training and coaching staff. Has day to day schedule responsibility in both units Position Requirements: Education Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Maryland or Delaware. Bachelor's Degree is required or in pursuit. Masters level preferred. National Certification required (specialty certification within 2 years or managerial certification in accordance with AONE/AACN) Required License and/or Certification Experience Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience, with 1-2 years of leadership experience preferred. Mental Demands Acts as a mediator in conflict situations. Often works under pressure of time and accuracy in organizing and accomplishing work Prioritizes accomplishment of goals, objectives, and ideas to meet the changing needs of the nursing unit nursing department. Anticipates problems and proceeds with resolution in an organized, effective manner Often works with grieved, despondent, and mentally disturbed patients Communicates with patient's family members as necessary. Follows HIPAA protocols Demonstrates effective communication skills, oral and written. Readily assumes additional responsibilities Performs most duties without supervision. Consults with Nursing Director as needed. Responsibilities for Assets Responsible and accountable for all supplies and equipment used on unit. Responsible for numerous expensive and complex instruments such as BP machines vacuum and oxygen regulators, wheelchairs, cardiac and pressure monitoring, and printers. Has understanding of proper working order of equipment and responsible for maintenance. Monitors budgetary expenditures. Assures proper patient charges. Contact with Others Frequent contact with public and families requiring effective communication skills. Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all hospital departments. Maintains a cooperative working relationship interdepartmentally. Works effectively with Medical Staff.