MGR - NURSING

Horizon Health; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Long and Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Rewarding work environment

Job summary

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health to oversee the inpatient psychiatric units at Northport Medical Center in Northport, AL. You will plan, implement and evaluate nursing care delivery, providing managerial support with clinical leadership and supervision of nursing staff.

The role requires directing staffing, guiding professional development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with physicians and the care team to optimize patient outcomes on

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.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement and enforce clinical staffing plan to ensure sufficient nursing personnel.
• Provide leadership and direction per hospital guidelines and nursing goals.
• Support professional growth through training plans and continuing education.
• Monitor staff performance and conduct evaluations for direct reports.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams; ensure accurate admission/discharge processes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Crisis prevention

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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