Nursing Unit Director/Manager - Psychiatric Emergency Services (CPEP) - Roanoke

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) located in Roanoke, VA is seeking a CPEP Emergency Services Director, BSN, to oversee daily operations of the department, reporting to the Senior Director of Psychiatry. If you are ready to make an exciting career change, read further below for more details about this exciting opportunity!

CPEP is the comprehensive psychiatric emergency program located in the Emergency Department at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) in Roanoke, VA with consultative services provided to outlying facilities. The team provides 24x7 psychiatry services to patients that seek services in our emergency room during crisis. This team consists of an interdisciplinary team initiating/adjusting treatment and providing care until patient is ready for next level of care: inpatient, observation, or outpatient.

Here's your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. As a vital member of our team, you'll enjoy working where creating a safe and healthy environment is a top priority. Within a setting renowned for clinical excellence, you will be responsible for the direct nursing unit, providing day-to-day leadership that results in the overall success of your team and department.

• Organize, manage, and control departmental functions and resources in a collaborative and participative manner for optimal performance of service.
• Demonstrate effective team-building and leadership skills. Establish day-to-day priorities and direct staff task assignments. Facilitate teams in problem-solving processes.
• Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for patients of all ages using automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Monitor and evaluate patient experience with services.
• Implement programs to enhance the patient experience.
• Create a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing. BSN Required at CMC due to Magnet designation. For outlying community hospitals, BSN is preferred or an ADN in conjunction with a related Masters degree.

Experience: 3-5 years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit. In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, de-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward.

Licensure and/or certification in medical or management related discipline preferred.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, team leadership, priority setting and work competency skills. Promotes a respectful, inclusive culture of service excellence. In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent.

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An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.