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Description
Nurse Manager Outpatient, Pediatrics (West Mobile)
AltaPointe Health Systems - Mobile, AL
Job Title: Nurse Manager Outpatient, Pediatrics (West Mobile)
Position: Clinical Nursing Services Director
Job Type: Full Time
Pay:
Shift:
Work Type: On-Site
Location
Address:
City: Mobile
State: AL
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Direct clinical nursing services at Children’s Outpatient Program clinic.
- Identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
- Monitor program contracts, budgets, and staff productivity as directed.
- Ensure compliance with DMH, Joint Commission, and Medicaid standards.
- Ensure compliance with SAMHSA grant and UDS data requirements.
- Communicate effectively with the physician regarding consumers' physical and mental conditions.
- Interface with the multi-disciplinary team and participate in development of the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
- Administer medications while observing the Seven Rights of medication administration.
- Contact laboratories, request and monitor results, and report abnormal findings to the physician.
- Provide emergency care as needed per AltaPointe policy.
- Supervise and oversee MAC services, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Delegation Program.
- Recognize crisis situations and deescalate or resolve them as necessary.
- Act as a MAS nurse for the division.
- Adhere to professional code of ethics.
- Demonstrate application of child/adolescent and adult specific competencies.
- Administer appropriate personnel functions.
- Interview and screen nursing applicants when necessary.
- Provide staff training in facility policies, procedures, and program operations.
- Consistently apply personnel policies and procedures.
- Complete employee performance evaluations on program staff and route to Personnel department.
- Promote the concept of treatment teams.
- Provide consultation and supervision to staff as needed.
- Ensure competence of program nursing staff.
- Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed.
- Accept and employ suggestions for improvement.
- Document clinical records in a timely and clear manner according to AltaPointe policy.
- Treat consumers with care, dignity, and compassion, respecting their privacy and confidentiality.
- Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities and MMHC committees as required.
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and access appropriate community resources for consumers.
- Maintain current state license and requirements for renewals, including CEUs.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Knowledge of child/adolescent and adult psychiatric disorders.
- General and psychiatric nursing care.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Familiarity with psychopharmacology and psychotropic medications.
- Crisis intervention and behavior management skills.
- Understanding of growth and development principles.
- Cultural diversity awareness.
- Knowledge of DMH, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards.
- Proficiency in electronic health records.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care principles.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Delegation Program standards.
- Understanding private insurance reimbursement.
Requirements
Experience:
Education:
License & Certification:
- Current RN license to practice in the state of Alabama.
Schedule:
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Values respect for consumers' privacy and demonstrates courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors, and co-workers.
Facility Details
Name: AltaPointe Health Systems
Description: Not Specified
Specialties:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Adult Psychiatry
Mission: Not Specified
Job Info
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Sourcing
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
10/01/2025
Posted:
07/01/2025
