ECT - Nurse Manager

UHS • Oakland Park, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health is a 182-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for youth, adults and seniors. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, education and activity therapy provide our comprehensive services. www.ftlauderdalebehavioral.com
In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, ECT Nurse Manager is responsible for the delivery of quality nursing care for all patients on the ECT unit.
The ECT Nurse Manager is responsible for the operational oversight of ECT activities, and will oversee all unit activities including, but not limited to, admissions, discharges and supervision of the assigned nursing staff. The ECT Nurse Manager directs and supervises the activities of the Nurses and the Mental Health Techs working on the unit as part of the nursing team. The ECT Nurse Manager will coordinate all medical codes, whether real or mock, and ensure they are carried out appropriately and safely. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected of the ECT Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing - BSN preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably six (6) months in psychiatric nursing
• Combination of education and years of experience can substitute for degree requirement
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent
• Some experience in working with mental health population is required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• CPR & ACLS certification
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, teaching and management skills.
• Demonstrated competency in Patient Care Practices, Medication Procedures, Therapeutic Boundaries, Common Psychiatric Diagnoses, Infection Control Practices, Fire Safety and Environment of Care Practices, Age Appropriate Care, Risk Management and Patient Behavior Management.
• Demonstrated competency in Clinical Practice, Knowledge and Skills, Human Resources Management, Performance Improvement, Relationship Management, ECT Processes and Competencies
• Well organized
• Knowledge of HIPPA regulations and Performance Improvement
• Effective communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MS4 a plus
• Insurance plan benefit coverages
• Customer Service skills
• Cardiac Monitor, AED, ECT Machine, Intravenous Access, Code Blue Response, Use of Nebulizer, ECT Recovery, Suction Machine, Glucometer, Equipment Testing, Malignant Hyperthermia, Depressive Symptomatology, Oxygen Delivery, Agitation and Sedation Scale, Time Out Protocol, EKG, Oxygen Tank and Regulator, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Urine Pregnancy Screen, Urine Drug Screen, ALSC, CPR, Handle With Care, Verbal De-Escalation

Responsibilities

• Delivery of quality nursing care for all patients on the ECT unit.
• Operational oversight of ECT activities
• Oversee all unit activities including, but not limited to, admissions, discharges and supervision of the assigned nursing staff.
• Directs and supervises the activities of the Nurses and the Mental Health Techs working on the unit as part of the nursing team.
• Coordinate all medical codes, whether real or mock, and ensure they are carried out appropriately and safely.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees