Nursing Manager, Interventional Psychiatry and Clinical Education

Company Description

Sutter Center for Psychiatry, part of Sutter Health, is a premier healthcare facility in Sacramento, California, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in mental health and psychiatric services. Renowned for its innovative approaches and collaborative multidisciplinary team, the center excels in interventional psychiatry and clinical education. Sutter Health fosters a culture of growth, inclusion, and professional excellence, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans).

Position Summary

The Nursing Manager, Interventional Psychiatry and Clinical Education at Sutter Center for Psychiatry provides operational and nursing leadership for the Interventional Psychiatry service and oversees clinical education programs. This role ensures safe, evidence-based care, optimizes workflows, and maintains high standards of quality and patient safety. The Nursing Manager develops protocols, manages budgets, and fosters partnerships to achieve departmental and organizational goals while resolving complex issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and nursing leadership for Interventional Psychiatry, ensuring safe, evidence-based care and optimized workflows.
• Oversee clinical education programs, ensuring staff are well-trained and competent in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Plan and organize operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Establish protocols and practices to comply with department, affiliate, and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Develop and manage capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets through effective resource utilization.
• Identify best practices, standardize workflows, and implement changes to improve operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external peers, leaders, and agencies to facilitate collaboration and resolve issues.
• Provide guidance and direct intervention to resolve challenging or complex situations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and accreditation standards, including handling of hazardous drugs per USP 800 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license for California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum 5 years of recent relevant experience.
• Recent managerial experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting or procedural (PACU) area preferred.
• Experience working with physicians or practice groups preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Prior experience in a union environment and ECT experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of operations, workflows, and their impact on other departments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, coaching, and mentoring.
• Strong clinical proficiency to plan and coordinate patient care per applicable standards.
• Knowledge of healthcare financial environment and ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Ability to handle confidential issues and make sound business decisions with minimal direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations.

Job Details

Benefits Package

• Competitive pay range: $77.70 to $124.32 per hour (may vary based on location and experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on growth and inclusion.

Additional Information

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans) committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines. A background check may be required for the successful candidate. Applications must be submitted through the Sutter Health career portal, and candidates should monitor their email for recruitment-related communication.