RN Manager - Acute Adolescents and Children
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Location: Anchorage, AK 99504
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Responsibilities
RN Manager - Acute Adolescents and Children - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral Health
***$20,000.00 Sign on Bonus***
North Star Behavioral Health System offers acute inpatient programming for children and teens at risk of harming themselves or others. These 30-day programs offer 24-hour nursing and evidence-based treatment methods designed to help young patients stabilize and move into less intensive care as quickly as possible.
Evidence-based practices are tailored to patient age and developmental ability. In addition to the structured groups, we utilize comfort carts and sensory items to assist patients who require extra support with de-escalation. The Acute Inpatient Program is about encouraging healthy and safe thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as the youth traverses the trail or journey to wellness. The program provides inpatient acute care for children and teens between the ages of 4 - 18. We are the only program in the entire state of Alaska providing this service to children under the age of 13.
Who is North Star: At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day.
We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles:
Together, we can continue to provide the highest level of care and create a brighter future for those we serve .
Key Respoinsibilities:
As a Nurse Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional nursing care. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you will provide clinical leadership and coordination to our dedicated nursing team. Your contributions will not only uphold our commitment to quality care but also actively support our multi-disciplinary treatment approach, reinforcing our organization's treatment philosophy and prioritizing the safety and well-being of our patients.
To excel in this role, you should possess:
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or [redacted].
RN Manager - Acute Adolescents and Children - Join Our Team at North Star Behavioral Health
***$20,000.00 Sign on Bonus***
North Star Behavioral Health System offers acute inpatient programming for children and teens at risk of harming themselves or others. These 30-day programs offer 24-hour nursing and evidence-based treatment methods designed to help young patients stabilize and move into less intensive care as quickly as possible.
Evidence-based practices are tailored to patient age and developmental ability. In addition to the structured groups, we utilize comfort carts and sensory items to assist patients who require extra support with de-escalation. The Acute Inpatient Program is about encouraging healthy and safe thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as the youth traverses the trail or journey to wellness. The program provides inpatient acute care for children and teens between the ages of 4 - 18. We are the only program in the entire state of Alaska providing this service to children under the age of 13.
Who is North Star: At North Star Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to delivering a level of care that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Our vision is simple yet profound: to provide care that patients enthusiastically recommend to their family and friends, care that physicians prefer for their patients, and care that our employees take pride in delivering every day.
We uphold this vision by wholeheartedly embracing the following principles:
- Service Excellence
- Continuous Improvement
- Employee Development
- Ethical and Fair Treatment
- Teamwork
- Compassion
- Innovation
Together, we can continue to provide the highest level of care and create a brighter future for those we serve .
Key Respoinsibilities:
As a Nurse Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of exceptional nursing care. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you will provide clinical leadership and coordination to our dedicated nursing team. Your contributions will not only uphold our commitment to quality care but also actively support our multi-disciplinary treatment approach, reinforcing our organization's treatment philosophy and prioritizing the safety and well-being of our patients.
- Clinical Leadership: Provide strong clinical leadership to the nursing team, ensuring that all patient care meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Team Coordination: Effectively coordinate and supervise nursing personnel involved in direct patient care, fostering a collaborative and cohesive work environment.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee and implement quality assurance processes to continuously improve nursing care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Treatment Team Collaboration: Actively participate as a valued member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, contributing your nursing expertise to support the organization's treatment philosophy.
- Patient Safety: Prioritize the safety and well-being of patients, implementing protocols and measures to ensure their protection and comfort during their stay.
- Staff Development: Mentor, coach, and facilitate the professional growth of nursing staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Clinical Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation, adhering to all regulatory and compliance standards.
- Resource Management: Efficiently manage resources, including staffing, supplies, and equipment, to optimize patient care.
- Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients, addressing their concerns and needs while promoting their overall health and recovery.
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- A current Alaska nursing license.
- Proven clinical leadership experience, ideally in a healthcare or similar setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with the treatment team and patients.
- Dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety.
- Must be 21 or older.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or [redacted].