Nurse Manager (RN) - Weekends - Behavioral Health Setting

UHS•Highlands Ranch, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Website: https://highlandsbhs.com The Nurse Manger is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and hospital policy, goals and objectives. This position assists in contributing to the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, educational and Performance & Improvement efforts, while providing supervision of House Supervisors, RN’s and BHTs. This position will monitor staffing needs on assigned shifts. This position is responsible for assisting the CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/BHT staff required training. Also provides, on as-needed basis, patient nursing assessments. Participates in Treatment Team meetings as needed. What do our current nurses value at Highlands Behavioral & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered NUHSe (RN) with UHS. Benefit & Reward Highlights: Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program. Student Loan Repayment Program. Challenging and rewarding work environment Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com Shift Hours: Friday - Sunday (7am - 7:30am) Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing required or equivalent combination of education and experience in nursing management
A minimum of (4) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in a psychiatric of behavioral healthcare setting.
Experience in staff education and education concepts, practices and procedures and 24-hour shift staffing experience.
Current license to practice nursing in Colorado
Thorough knowledge of TJC, BHA, CDPHE and OSHA requirements, and state and federal regulatory requirements.
CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and hospital policy, goals and objectives.
Assisting in contributing to the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, educational and Performance & Improvement efforts, while providing supervision of House Supervisors, RN’s and BHTs.
Monitoring staffing needs on assigned shifts.
Assisting the CNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/BHT staff required training.
Providing, on as-needed basis, patient nursing assessments.
Participating in Treatment Team meetings as needed.