MGR - NURSING

Horizon Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Horizon Health in Montgomery, AL seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee inpatient behavioral health units and lead nursing staff to deliver quality patient care.

The role collaborates with physicians and treatment teams to ensure safe discharge planning, accurate documentation, and ongoing staff development. Applicants must hold an Alabama RN license and a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Alabama
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• CPR, BLS and ACLS certifications
• 1–3 years nursing management experience
• Experience in an acute care mental health setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Create, implement and enforce clinical staffing plans
• Provide leadership and direction per hospital guidelines
• Support professional growth and development of nursing staff
• Monitor staff performance and conduct evaluations
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams; ensure discharge planning and proper documentation
• Audit performance and documentation for accuracy
• Ensure quality of care by adhering to standards and outcomes
• Maintain continuity among nursing teams and mentor staff
• Perform RN duties as needed during shortages
• Prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively

Skills

RN license AL

Nursing leadership

Strong communication

Leadership development

Problem solving

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CPR certification

BLS

ACLS

Job description

NURSE MANAGER of BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Montgomery, AL

Horizon Health 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).

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Active RN certification/License in the state of Alabama
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 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

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.