Registered Nurse Manager
About The Position
Nurse Manager Opportunity: Full-Time. As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric, and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years. Nurse Managers provide quality care to patients and components of the treatment program. Nurse Managers use leadership skill to problem-solve, critically think, and formulate positive resolutions.
Requirements
- Required graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- One-year supervisory experience required.
- Current KY RN licensure.
- Crisis intervention certification required.
- CPR
- Knowledge of normal growth and development appropriate to the patient population.
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal and problem solving expertise.
- Possesses strong organizational skills and ability to delegate appropriately.
- Possesses knowledge of Nursing Standards of Care and Practice and ability to integrate these in all aspects of nursing management.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations as they apply to areas of responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervises employees of the Nursing Units to ensure assigned duties are complete.
- Stays within FTE guidelines established for the department, demonstrates understanding of correlation between FTE and patient census.
- Collaborates with HR Director regarding employee issues.
- Monitors employees' performance on an ongoing basis, providing regular informal feedback on work quality and quantity and on conduct. Maintains written documentation of all informal feedback.
Benefits
- $5,000 Sign On Bonus Over 2 Years
- Flexible Scheduling
- Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
- Close to Hamburg & I-75
- Free parking on premises
- Free meal with each shift
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
