Nurse Manager

Universal Health Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, a Canyon Creek Behavioral Health unit of Universal Health Services, seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee delivery of patient care in alignment with standards, policies, and hospital goals. The role includes supervising RN and MHT staff, evaluating training, and participating in treatment team meetings.

The position requires a Texas RN license, 5+ years of progressive nursing leadership, and experience with staff education and 24-hour staffing.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Current Texas State Board of Nursing license or Compact State RN license.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Experience in staff education and 24-hour shift staffing patterns.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff deliver care per Standards of Care and Practice.
• Develop staffing schedules for full-time staff based on patient needs.
• Supervise nursing staff and conduct disciplinary actions when indicated.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, and visitors in a courteous, timely manner.

Skills

Staff supervision

Staff scheduling

Leadership

Nursing care coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Active TX RN license

Job description

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health.

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Position Summary

The Nurse Manger is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and hospital policy, goals and objectives. This position assists in contributing to the hospital's philosophy, objectives, educational and Performance & Improvement efforts, while providing supervision of House Supervisors, RN's and MHTs. This position will monitor staffing needs on assigned shifts. This position is responsible for assisting the DON/ADON in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/MHT staff required training. Also provides, on as-needed basis, patient nursing assessments. Participates in Treatment Team meetings as needed.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice.
• Develop staffing schedules for Full Time Staff in accordance with patient needs.
• Provide supervision and direction in accordance with Nursing Department's goals and objectives to all nursing staff and conducts disciplinary actions where indicated.
• Demonstrate guest relations in communication, cooperation and in giving assistance to patients, physicians/licensed practitioners, coworkers and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing required or equivalent combination of education and experience in nursing management; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience

minimum of one (5) year of experience progressive nursing leadership experience. Experience in staff education and education concepts, practices and procedures and 24 hour shift staffing experience.

Licensure

Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing or posesses Compact State RN license.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.

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.