Outpatient Clinic Nurse Manager - PHP/IOP, RN

UHS • Shreveport, LA

135d

About The Position

Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic PHP / IOP Nurse Manager - Registered Nurse! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health. Help, by providing a safe, nurturing environment while they are with us. Hope, by providing options for continued improvement when they leave this environment. The Nurse Manager, RN delivers quality general and psychiatric nursing care to adult patients typically (18 and up) with psychiatric or emotional disorders, addictive disease disorders or related substance or chemical dependency problems, or those duly diagnosed with psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders, to adolescents (typically age 12 to 17) and children (ages 4 to 11) with psychiatric or emotional disorders and to geriatric patients (typically age 65 and up) with psychiatric or emotional disorders; Serves actively and constructively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, supporting the organization’s and adult, adolescent and child program philosophy of care; to ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.
• Currently eligible to practice as a registered nurse per guidelines of the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of 2 years previous supervisor/manage experience.
• Possesses current Louisiana Registered Nurse license.
• CPR certification, CPI and Verbal De-Escalation Certifications provided by Brentwood Hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Previous adolescent patient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate staffing on the unit to meet patient demand and adjusts accordingly as needed.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and resolves unit issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manages unit FTEs and overtime with regard to budget; understands financial impact to facility goals.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Understands, follows, and supports risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
• Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations.
• Conducts ad hoc treatment team as needed. Monitors treatment plans for completion and accuracy. Attends treatment team meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees