MGR - NURSING

Uhs•Montgomery, AL

26d

About The Position

NURSE MANAGER of BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Montgomery, AL We are offering a Sign on Bonus Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Nurse Manager to work on the inpatient psychiatric units (42 adult/dual diagnosis beds and 18 adolescent beds) in Montgomery, AL. The Nurse Manager plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of overall nursing care to patients. He/she provides managerial support in conjunction with the clinical leadership by providing supervision and evaluation of all nursing and patient care personnel. He/she contributes to the facility through commitment to nursing goals, the supervision of clinical staff, participation on the treatment team(s). About Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL has a rich historical significance, affordable cost of living, a growing job market, and a wide range of cultural and recreational amenities. The city boasts a lower cost of living compared to the national average, making it an attractive option for residents. Key sectors for employment also include government, healthcare, and manufacturing. Amenities include the Montgomery Zoo, various parks with walking trails, the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, and the newly opened Montgomery Whitewater, a 120-acre outdoor recreation hub for rafting and bouldering. The city has a strong arts scene, with the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, the Montgomery Performing Arts Center, and the F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Recruiter at [email protected]

Requirements

Active RN certification/License in the state of Alabama
Bachelor's Degree required
CPR Certification required
BLS required
ACLS required
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in nursing management
Experience in an acute care mental health setting required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Create, implement and enforce clinical staffing plan for direct reports ensuring sufficient nursing personnel to provide for patient care needs in keeping with appropriate regulatory requirement
Provide leadership and direction in accordance with the client hospital guidelines and consistent with nursing and Program goal philosophies
Provide for professional growth and development of nursing staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans, participation in training programs, encouragement of formal continuing education efforts, and evaluation.
Monitor nursing personnel performance on a continuous basis and conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical direct reports.
Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies.
Ensure efficient discharge plans and accurate histories are obtained at admission.
Ensure the completion of all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner.
Continuously audit and review performance and documentation of direct reports for consistency and accuracy.
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards
Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating
Performs the duties of an RN as needed or when there is a shortage in staff.
Orient or mentor new nursing staff
Crisis Prevention Experience
Ability to Manager anger, fear, hostility and violence of others
Ability to Manager Stress Appropriately
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties
Above Average Organization Skills
Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks
Proficient in Applicable Software Applications
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.