Connections Health Solutions
Charge Nurse (FT, Front End Days)
Tucson, Arizona, United Statesfull-timemidAdded 2 weeks ago
About this role
Connections Health Solutions is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead and oversee clinical operations within their behavioral health crisis care unit. This role involves managing nursing staff, ensuring patient safety and therapeutic environments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings, and a commitment to providing compassionate crisis intervention.
What you'll do
- Oversee unit operations, delegating assignments and managing patient flow.
- Provide leadership to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Assist with training and orientation of new staff.
- Monitor patient areas and coordinate care with behavioral health specialists.
- Review staff documentation for compliance with standards.
- Assist with de-escalation procedures and safety interventions.
What they're looking for
- Crisis Intervention
- Leadership
- Patient safety
- Documentation
- Behavioral Health
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401k with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Connections Health Solutions
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience leading and managing a nursing team in a behavioral health setting.
- How do you approach de-escalating a potentially aggressive patient?