Per Diem Clinical Nurse Manager

* Performs psychiatric evaluations of identified clients.
* Assesses current administrative processes and clinical protocols; identifies opportunities for improvement relating to quality and cost while maintaining adherence to compliance and nursing standards of care.
* Provides medication management, ongoing assessment, and supportive counseling according to program requirements.
* Evaluates need for physical evaluations and/or medical services and make referrals, as indicated.
* Provides full scope of advanced nursing practice for targeted client populations. Evaluates client responses to therapy and interventions. Ensures revision of the inter-professional plan of care as necessary to achieve quality outcomes.
* Consults with other mental health providers and community agencies, including other VNS Health department/programs, as well as members of the Behavioral Health program, regarding individual clients.
* Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences for the Behavioral Health program.
* Maintains client records in compliance with VNS Health, state, city and federal requirements.
* Evaluates clients for psychiatric hospitalization, as necessary.
* Provides clinical supervision and direction to Behavioral Health program staff, including on-site observation of direct patient care and participation as needed in direct care. Participates with Behavioral Health program staff and other appropriate VNS Health staff in the development and implementation of in-service trainings.
* Collaborates with program management to ensure the provision of the highest quality behavioral health services to clients. Participates in the formulation and update of clinical and administrative policies and procedures and the preparation of policy and procedure manuals.
* Encourages clients and/or family members to participate in the services they have chosen to include in their treatment plan.
* Participates in VNS Health and community programs and education, as requested.
* Assists program management and any related staff in the prevention, identification, and resolution of client crises.

* Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

About the Program

Behavioral Health Recruitment Guide

Comprehensive program summaries and recruitment messaging for use in job postings and candidate outreach.

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Why Join This Program: Provide life-changing support to children and families during moments of crisis and vulnerability.

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Why Join This Program: Help keep families together by delivering intensive support that promotes stability and resilience.

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