Nurse Manager (RN)

UHS•Oklahoma City, OK

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager provides direct supervision to nursing/patient care team on all shifts facility-wide for all patient service levels in an around-the-clock in-patient environment. Provides physical assessments of patients, implements patients’ treatment plans, evaluates response to treatment, provides complete documentation, performs physical restraint assessments, administers medications as prescribed, and provides health care education for patients and families. Assists ADON in employee recruitment, education, and performance development, as well as policy review and implementation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Performs duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Reports to Assistant Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Licensure and registration by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing as a registered nurse (RN) and CPR certification required
One (1) to two (2) years prior clinical experience and recent psychiatric nursing experience required
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory/charge nurse experience required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Successfully complete a drug test
Successfully pass a national background check
Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds
Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping
Strong Computer skills
Excellent Communication skills
Strong Leadership skills
The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others

Nice To Haves

BSN or Master’s degree preferred
CPR Instructor preferred
Infection control experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision to nursing/patient care team on all shifts facility-wide for all patient service levels in an around-the-clock in-patient environment.
Provides physical assessments of patients.
Implements patients’ treatment plans.
Evaluates response to treatment.
Provides complete documentation.
Performs physical restraint assessments.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Provides health care education for patients and families.
Assists ADON in employee recruitment, education, and performance development.
Assists ADON in policy review and implementation.
Ensures regulatory compliance.
Performs duties in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.