Nurse Manager - Adults

Uhs • Petersburg, VA

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About The Position

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183 bed acute care and residential facility. For more than 30 years Poplar Springs Hospital has been guided by its mission of helping those who need the full continuum of behavioral health services. Our facility offers behavioral and psychological treatment for adults and adolescents through our acute programs, adolescent residential programs, as well as programs for active duty military. Poplar Springs Hospital is located in Petersburg, Virginia, 20 minutes south of Richmond and 50 minutes north of North Carolina. Situated on 25 acres, our serene, nature-like setting offers our patients a sense of calm and peace. We offer families hope through a nurturing environment for adults and adolescents to flourish in their environment. We have a new opening for a Nursing Manager - Adults. The Nursing Manager is a registered nurse who shares delegated responsibility with the Director of Nursing in all matters related to programmatic issues, unit staff, patient management and care, and daily FTE's. The Nurse Manager hires and supervises unit nursing staff as assigned. Assists Director of Nursing with compliance to hospital policy and procedures. Hours will vary and applicants need to have flexibility with his/her availability.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of (2) years' experience as an RN required; minimum of two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric hospital setting or related professional setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission, OSHA State and Federal regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age per Commonwealth of Virginia Interdepartmental Regulation of Children's Residential Facilities.
• Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Basic clerical skills, basic experience with office equipment (telephone, copy machine, fax, etc.).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to problem solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.

Nice To Haves

• CPR Preferred (offered on-site).
• Handle With Care Preferred (offered on-site).

Responsibilities

• Share delegated responsibility with the Director of Nursing in all matters related to programmatic issues, unit staff, patient management and care, and daily FTE's.
• Hire and supervise unit nursing staff as assigned.
• Assist Director of Nursing with compliance to hospital policy and procedures.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries.
• Retention Bonus Program (if applicable).
• Loan Forgiveness Program (if applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree