Nurse Manager
About The Position
University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
- Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
- Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications.
- CPR certification and successful completion of Handle with Care and Verbal De-escalation including restraint and seclusion policies, within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Master's preferred.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Directs and provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and is directly responsible to the Director of Nursing for quality patient care provided to patients in the Facility.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Lead Mental Health Technicians, Mental Health Technicians and Nurses to enhance the quality of the patient care.
- Provides sufficient staffing and schedules personnel according to census and acuity.
- Directs and implements the Infection Control and Employee Health Programs.
- Oversees the new hire and annual training programs as well as on-going competency based education for all Nursing Department employees.
- Ensures adherence to established policy and procedure within the accepted scope of nursing practice.
- Evaluates the needs of the patient and makes nursing assignments considering staff appropriate knowledge and skill mix for facility.
- Utilizes the nursing process in planning, providing, and evaluation each patient's care, and documents pertinent information properly.
Benefits
- 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
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
