Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Nurse Manager will operate within the Healthcare Homes program and serve as a resource to Nurse Care Managers as well as completing hospitalization follow-up calls for our clients. The Nurse Manager will be proficient in providing disease management education to an at-risk population and coordinate care among multiple providers.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop wellness and prevention initiatives.

Cooperatively develop a health goal and update treatment plan post hospitalization as needed.

Coordinate with Community Support Specialists and assigned Nurse Care Manager regarding additional client needs post hospitalization

Manage the process of hospital admission and discharge for Healthcare   Home patients.

Train patients on complex health conditions regarding diagnosis, treatments and medications.

Implement, as required, DMH Net Health technology programs such as Cyberaccess and CareManager

Act as a resource for Nurse Care Managers for complex client needs

Functions in accordance with Brightli Operational Guidelines, and within his/her professional code of ethics.

Accesses emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in case of emotional crisis.

Participates in required meetings.

Regularly participates in evaluation of self and assigned staff according to Brightli Operational Guidelines.

Is responsive to all Quality Assurance procedures of Brightli, cooperates with utilization review procedures and follows established procedures, rules and regulations of the Clinical Records department.

Performs other special functions that may, from time to time, be outlined and attached hereto.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to make decisions based on critical thinking and nursing process

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Advanced knowledge acquired through the completion of an RN or LPN license.

Experience with direct contact patient care preferred.

Knowledge of chronic health conditions in both the youth and adult population

Lead or Charge Nurse experience preferred.

Supervisory Requirements:

Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all team members.

Provide leadership and guidance to all aspects of the department.

Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives.

Involve, as appropriate, all team members to achieve goals.

Effectively communicate to team members any changes and newsworthy events within the department or company.

Handle difficult team member situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice to show respect for the individual

Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.

Reinforces team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the company.

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.

Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.