MGR - NURSING

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Residency program CEUs

Career development within UHS

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead a unit and oversee nursing care for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. The role includes interviewing, hiring, supervising staff and directing daily operations on the designated shift.

Qualified candidates will have a Florida RN license, BSN preferred, CPI certification, and 3+ years in nursing, with leadership experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ RN experience; psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Combo of education and experience can substitute for degree.
• CPI certification or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of MS4 is a plus; familiarity with insurance benefits helpful.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring and termination processes for staff.
• Staffing, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients.
• Operational and programmatic management of the designated shift.
• Direct supervision and staff development; address complaints and resolve issues.
• Plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; reward or discipline as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Communication

Nursing

Supervision

CPI

Education

BSN preferred

Licensed RN in Florida

Job description

Responsibilities

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health is a 182-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioural health and substance abuse services for youth, adults and seniors. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, education and activity therapy provide our comprehensive services. www.ftlauderdalebehavioral.com

The Nurse Manager is responsible for full unit operation including, interviewing, hiring, and termination process. staffing, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients for the designated unit and, responsible for the operational and programmatic management of the designated shift; and assist in the professional growth and development of nursing staff, and direct supervision in the respective unit, carries out supervisory responsibilities in according with the organizations. This position is responsible for planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving problems when needed.

Benefits for MANAGER - NURSING include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) knows what it takes to lead, inspire and succeed. One of the Nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, UHS owns and operates through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS ranks on the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations with over 90,000 employees, and is consistently listed among Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" and one of the 30 Most Meaningful Companies To Work For in America by Business Insider.

Requirements

Education/Training:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing - BSN preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably six (6) months in psychiatric nursing
• Combination of education and years of experience can substitute for degree requirement

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent

Experience:

• Some experience in working with mental health population is required.
• Knowledge of MS4 a plus
• Insurance plan benefit coverages
• Customer Service skills
• Cardiac Monitor, AED, ECT Machine, Intravenous Access, Code Blue Response, Use of Nebulizer, ECT Recovery, Suction Machine, Glucometer, Equipment Testing, Malignant Hyperthermia, Depressive Symptomatology, Oxygen Delivery, Agitation and Sedation Scale, Time Out Protocol, EKG, Oxygen Tank and Regulator, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Urine Pregnancy Screen, Urine Drug Screen, ALSC, CPR, Handle With Care, Verbal De-Escalation

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• CPR & ACLS certification

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, teaching and management skills.

• Demonstrated competency in Patient Care Practices, Medication Procedures, Therapeutic Boundaries, Common Psychiatric Diagnoses, Infection Control Practices, Fire Safety and Environment of Care Practices, Age Appropriate Care, Risk Management and Patient Behavior Management.

• Demonstrated competency in Clinical Practice, Knowledge and Skills, Human Resources Management, Performance Improvement, Relationship Management, ECT Processes and Competencies
• Well organized
• Knowledge of HIPPA regulations and Performance Improvement
• Effective communication skills

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.