MGR - NURSING

UHS•Harahan, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

River Oaks Hospital (a UHS affilicated hospital), located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient). For more information please visit: https://riveroakshospital.com/ POSITION SUMMARY: River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Nurse Manager. The Nurse Manager provides direct supervision to nursing staff on all shifts campus-wide for all patient service levels. Provides physical assessments of residents, implements resident's treatment plan, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, performs physical restraint assessments, administers medications as prescribed, and provides health care education for residents and families. Performs duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Graduate of cn accrediated nursing program. BSN or Master's degree preferred. BENEITS HIGHLIGHTS: 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 SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Requirements

One to two years prior clinical experience and recent psychiatric nursing experience required.
One to two years of supervisory/charge nurse experience required.
Infection control experience a plus.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Licensure and registration by the Board of Nursing as a registered nurse (RN)
Good communication skills.
Ability to present information and ideas essential to nursing duties and must maintain effective working relationships interdepartmentally, intradepartmentally, and with the Medical Staff.
Computer software and keyboard proficiency, ability to operate various types of office equipment such as copier, scanner, and fax machines, phone systems, etc. required.
Must be able to bend, lift, and reach office supplies and files.
Must be able to communicate successfully, both orally and written, to a variety of internal and external customers, while maintaining a professional and pleasant demeanor.
Must be able to do business math calculations and to problem solve independently on office operation matters.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Must have ability to focus and perform effectively under stress and with multiple priorities.
Must be able to make sound, independent decisions pertaining to job responsibilities.
Must be able to respond to patient/customer needs by interpreting facial expressions and verbal communications.

Nice To Haves

BSN or Masters degree preferred.
Infection control experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision to nursing staff on all shifts campus-wide for all patient service levels.
Provides physical assessments of residents
Implements resident's treatment plan
Evaluates response to treatment
Provides complete documentation
Performs physical restraint assessments
Administers medications as prescribed
Provides health care education for residents and families.
Performs duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.