MGR - NURSING

Horizon Health; Dutton Place (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(K) with company match

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health in Northport, Alabama, seeks a Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health for its 54-bed Adult & Geropsychiatric unit at Northpoint Medical Center. The role oversees nursing care delivery, supports clinical leadership, and directs staffing and performance across the unit.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN with RN license in Alabama, 5–8 years of related experience, and demonstrates strong leadership, crisis management, and documentation skills to ensure regulatory compliance and

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 mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties.
• Above-average organizational 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 regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and direction in accordance with hospital guidelines and nursing/program goal philosophies.
• Provide professional growth and development of nursing staff through training plans and continuing education.
• Monitor nursing personnel performance and conduct regular evaluations for clinical reports.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient discharge plans and timely documentation.
• Audit performance and documentation for consistency and accuracy.
• Ensure quality of care by adhering to standards and maintaining continuity among nursing teams.
• Perform RN duties as needed.
• Orient or mentor new nursing staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Responsibilities

Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health - Northport, Alabama.

Horizon Health is seeking an Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health to work on the inpatient psychiatric units (54-bed Adult & Gero Psych Unit) at the Northpoint Medical Center in Northpoint, 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).

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.

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

About Northport, AL

Northport, AL, offers a relaxed, suburban feel with the added benefit of being a short distance from the amenities of Tuscaloosa. It offers an affordable cost of living, a vibrant arts scene, family-friendly attractions, and easy access to outdoor recreation on Lake Tuscaloosa. Northport was ranked as one of the best places to live in Alabama.

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

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.