MGR - NURSING

Horizon Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match and discount

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health is seeking a Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health in Dubuque, IA to lead nursing care delivery for behavioral health patients at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital. The role provides supervisory support to clinical staff, aligns with nursing goals, and coordinates with treatment teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include staffing planning, leadership, staff development, performance evaluations, and collaboration with physicians and outside agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5-8 years of related work experience.
• State RN Certification/License in AL required.
• CPR, BLS and ACLS required.
• Crisis Prevention Experience.
• Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others.
• Ability to manage stress appropriately.
• Proficient in applicable software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties.
• Above average organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

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 requirements.
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Skills

RN license AL

CPR

BLS

ACLS

Crisis prevention

Staff management

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health - Dubuque, IA.

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health to join our team at UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital in Dubuque, IA. 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).

• 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 requirements.
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefit Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!

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.

EOE

Dubuque, IA

Dubuque, IA offers a scenic location along the Mississippi River with beautiful bluffs and waterfront views. It also offers a strong sense of community and historic charm. It also has affordable cost of living compared with many larger metro areas. With good schools and family-friendly neighborhoods, the city offers a solid mix of local industry, healthcare, education, and small business opportunities. It has a walkable downtown with shops, restaurants, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The city has easy access to outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, and river activities. It is in a convenient regional location with access to Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 5-8 years of related work experience
• State RN Certification/License in AL required
• CPR, BLS and ACLS required
• Crisis Prevention Experience
• Ability to Manager anger, fear, hostility and violence of others
• Ability to Manager Stress Appropriately
• Proficient in Applicable Software Applications
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties
• Above Average Organization Skills
• Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks

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