MGR - NURSING

UHS•Liberty Hill, TX

13d

About The Position

Meridell Achievement Center is a 134-bed, seclusion-free psychiatric residential treatment facility northwest of Austin. It provides 24-hour psychiatric care to girls and boys ages 10 to 17 through customized therapeutic approaches and intensive behavioral programs. The facility has seven living units separated by gender, age, and development needs, as well as outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court, and playing fields. The Nurse Manager ensures coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with established standards of care, mental health practice, hospital policies, goals, and objectives. The position contributes to the hospital’s philosophy, educational efforts, and Performance & Improvement activities while supervising Charge Nurses, RNs, and LVNs. The Nurse Manager monitors staffing needs on assigned shifts and assists the Director of Nursing (DON) with evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing required nursing staff training. The role also provides patient nursing assessments as needed and participates in Treatment Team meetings as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Registered Nurse License.
Current Driver’s License.
Current CPR Certification.
Knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures.
Knowledge of all code procedures.
Knowledge of Mental Health Laws, Child Abuse/Neglect/Maltreatment laws, and the DHS provider agreement as applicable.
Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, and interventions with patients.
Knowledge of milieu management.
Ability to direct subordinates in performing their duties.
Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side effects.
Ability to safely implement treatment procedures.
Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation.

Nice To Haves

One year of inpatient psychiatric experience with adults, adolescents, and/or children.
One year of progressive experience in management and/or supervision.

Responsibilities

Ensure coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with established standards of care, mental health practice, and hospital policy, goals, and objectives.
Contribute to the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, educational efforts, and Performance & Improvement efforts.
Supervise Charge Nurses, RNs, and LVNs.
Monitor staffing needs on assigned shifts.
Assist the DON in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing required training events for nursing staff.
Provide patient nursing assessments on an as-needed basis.
Participate in Treatment Team meetings as needed.