Job Description Summary

This position will support the daily operations of several of our Behavioral Health Areas. Experience with Mental Health is preferred but not required. This position will oversee the clinic budgets, operations, new initiatives, staff and all related activities.

The Nurse Manager for Ambulatory Psychiatry reports to the Senior Manager. The Nurse Manager ensures the provision of his/her clinics in collaboration with other health professionals in an environment that is respectful of others, accountable for outcomes and adaptive to change. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the planning and comprehensive operations of The MUSCP Ambulatory Behavioral Health Clinics which include The Counseling Center at the Citadel, The Community Psychiatry Clinic, Centerspace Ketamine Clinic and the TMS Clinic. All nurses in Ambulatory Psychiatry will have an indirect line to this Nurse Manager for specific Nursing related education, skill supervision and general nursing related questions and insight.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005160 UMA AMB Community Psychiatry

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-32

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Manages one or more functional areas of Ambulatory Psychiatry. Manages two or more professional and support staff including subordinate supervisors. Typically has hire, fire, or promotion authority. Evaluates and makes improvements to department processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations. More discretion and greater financial authority than other lower management levels. Manages initiatives, strategic priorities and programs which have an impact on the organization. Works independently and in collaboration with Senior Manager and Director to support the budget process and meeting key operational goals. Plans, organizes, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates activities and functions of the department/functional business area based employee/organizational goals. Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical/non-clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within a variety of delivery settings.

Additional Job Description

Required Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college/university; Master of Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in lieu of BSN. Master's degree in Nursing or related field or DNP preferred. If BSN only, must be currently enrolled in Master's Program at the time of application with completion expected within 1 year. Experience: A minimum of three years of nursing experience and one year of supervisory experience required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current South Carolina RN License or multi-state Nursing License Compact and BLS required.

Physical Requirements: Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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