MGR - NURSING

UHS • Portsmouth, VA

84d

About The Position

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for youth ages 7 to 17 at the time of admission with several psychiatric diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Portsmouth, VA, Harbor Point provides intensive, residential treatment to youth in a comfortable setting that is conducive to healing. Our facility specializes in treating children and adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health issues. We also have specific treatment programs for those with intellectual disabilities or those with self-injurious behavior. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

Requirements

• Must possess demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of general and child/adolescent psychiatric nursing.
• Knowledge of therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management.
• Crisis management with aggressive behaviors.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors for violence and determining potential for violent acting out.
• Ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideations.
• On call requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and support to the Director of Nursing in the management of the daily Nursing Care.
• Provides nursing supervision and oversight, and training and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Ensures consistent use of the nursing and residential care process in providing quality care.
• Implements patient safety and acts as a resource to all nursing and direct care staff.
• Assists in training resident care staff.
• Provides assessments, nursing care and evaluation of nursing care.
• Collaborates with other department personnel in establishing and complying with resident care standards, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Monitors utilization of resources to provide cost effective care.
• Provides primary channels of communication for physicians, therapists, caseworkers, DON, facility managers and administrators.
• Serves as a role model for residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors.
• Demonstrates Service Excellence.
• Implements Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraints.
• Plans and Ensures Quality Resident Care and Treatment.
• Maintains Documentation Standards.
• Maintains Cost Efficiency.
• Participates in Marketing and Community Relations Activities.
• Staffs Assigned Units.
• Provides Leadership and Supervision for the Nurses and Direct Care Staff.
• Interprets Facility and Department Objectives and Policies.
• Maintains Clean, Safe, Therapeutic Environment.
• Adheres to Facility and Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains Service Excellence.

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.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees