Nurse Manager RN
About The Position
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff. Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com The Nurse Manager opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Nursing Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment and medication management is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the day-to day operations of Nurses to enhance the quality of the patient care.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- RN Georgia licensure required.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in supervisory/ management and mental health required.
Responsibilities
- Provides oversight for sufficient staffing and schedules personnel according to census and acuity.
- Ensures adherence to established policy and procedure within the accepted scope of nursing practice.
- Responds to Codes and therapeutically intervenes with the patient in crisis as evidenced by completion of seclusion/restraint forms indicating the necessity of any seclusion or restraint, observation of the patient and documentation of patient’s condition, criteria for discontinuation of seclusion/restraint and physician notification.
- Collects Performance Improvement data monthly; analyzes the data and makes recommendations for improvements where needed.
- Manages employee health and serves as infection control nurse.
- Serves as Interim DON when necessary.
Benefits
- Referral Bonus Program $2000/ $4000
- 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
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
