Registered Nurse - Clinical Coordinator - Behavioral Health - Days

Summary/Objective The Behavioral Health RN Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership for a designated patient care area. This individual has the accountability and responsibility for clinical operations ensuring that efficient and effective nursing care is provided to individuals and families in the patient care area in which they are employed.

As a member of the Nursing Leadership Team, the Nurse Clinical Manager makes decisions independently and in collaboration with the Administrative Director, Clinical Director of Behavioral Health and Chief Nursing Executive to promote the attainment of hospital goals in accordance with its mission and ANA Standards of Practice.

Essential Job Duties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires use of documented best practices and teaches/mentors staff to routinely utilize evidence-based data. Maintains knowledge of current nursing practice and the roles and functions of their patient care team members.

Ensures staff accountability by managing staff performance through rewards, recognition, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action. Provides an environment where staff are actively engaged in hospital committees and professional development activities. Has an understanding of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), the court process, local resources, and The Health and Safety Code as it relates to mental health.

Ensures safe staffing ratios are maintained consistently on all units for all shifts. Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with P&P for supervised department(s). Displays sound fiscal judgment and control of department as evidenced by achieving budget targets, including but not limited to, hour/stat and cost/stat.

Core Values: Accountable, Collaborative, Competent, Compassionate, Respectful Responds to all reasonable requests in an appropriate and timely manner and communicates in a concise and effective way with others. Demonstrates flexibility to fluctuating workload and effectively prioritizes assignments. (Collaborative, Accountable, Competent) Demonstrates Sacred Work philosophy in all work interactions.

Exhibits a positive attitude as a Partner in Caring in support of the mission of Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas. (Compassionate, Respectful, Accountable) Embraces diversity within the work environment and consistently deals with all customers in a friendly and respectful manner. Supports teamwork and cooperation with work partners, volunteers to assist co-workers.

(Compassionate, Respectful, Collaborative) Has a wealth of knowledge about all job facets and is considered competent. Understands job responsibilities and is able to deal with multiple competing demands. Accepts liability for errors and makes corrections willingly. Embraces continuous learning. (Competent, Accountable) Adheres to all policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, confidentiality and corporate compliance, including personal demeanor, appearance and hygiene that are appropriate for the work environment.

(Accountable, Competent) Safe Behaviors Observe and/or listen to achieve detailed results or detect subtle flaws/errors. Continually challenge existing conditions and activities in order to identify discrepancies that might result in error or inappropriate action. Effectively transfer (handoff) essential information (along with authority and responsibility during transitions in care; to include an opportunity to ask questions, clarify and confirm.

Successfully work together with peers and management to achieve a desired outcome. Adhere to rules and best practices for safety concerns for patients, staff and yourself. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the individual to be able to communicate effectively with others and be able to hear or otherwise interpret statements. Also, it requires the ability to Frequently (31-60%) walk, Occasionally (1-30%) sit, and Frequently (31-60%) stand, in terms of intensity and duration.

The employee is required to lift objects/materials in the Heavy (up to 100 lbs) Category and is required to push and pull objects/materials in the Heavy (up to 100 lbs) Category. This position’s exposure to *Environmental Conditions are as follows: Hazardous Contaminants

• Always. *For further details, see Physical Demands sheet maintained in Human Resources. Required Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Required License/Certifications Current RN License in the state of Texas. BLS Certification, SAMA certification, Abuse and Neglect, and Unit specific competencies obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer date. AAP/EEO Statement Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas (BHSET) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BHSET complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.