MGR - NURSING

Universal Health Services • Oakland Park, FL

80d

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. The Nurse Manager is responsible for full unit operation including, interviewing, hiring, and termination process. staffing, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients for the designated unit and, responsible for the operational and programmatic management of the designated shift; and assist in the professional growth and development of nursing staff, and direct supervision in the respective unit, carries out supervisory responsibilities in according with the organizations. This position is responsible for planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving problems when needed.

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.
• Knowledge of MS4 a plus.
• Insurance plan benefit coverages.
• Customer Service skills.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• CPR & ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Full unit operation including interviewing, hiring, and termination process.
• Staffing, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients.
• Operational and programmatic management of the designated shift.
• Assist in the professional growth and development of nursing staff.
• Direct supervision in the respective unit.
• Planning, assigning and directing work.
• Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems when needed.

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

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees