NURSE MANAGER

Universal Health Services; Walteria (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in California seeks a Nurse Manager/Education Coordinator to provide clinical leadership and oversee nursing staff in the assigned area, ensuring care aligns with hospital policies and infection control standards.

The role requires an ADN/ASN with California RN licensure, 3 years psychiatric nursing including Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor, and willingness to lead staff education and coordinate HR-related procedures.

Qualifications

• ADN or ASN required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• California RN license required.
• 3 years of psychiatric nursing, including Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor roles.
• Strong knowledge of hospital, nursing and HR policies/procedures.
• Experience with infection control practices and employee health.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and coordinate all nursing personnel in the assigned area.
• Promote a climate of effective performance through role modeling and teaching.
• Oversee infection control and address employee health issues.
• Represent the CNO in the CNO's absence and ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nurse management

Staff education

Infection control

HR policy knowledge

Education

ADN/ASN

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Nurse Manager/Education Coordinator (NM/EC) provides continuous nursing care in the assigned area(s) in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the Hospital and within the framework of established policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing Services. The NM/EC is responsible for the clinical leadership, ongoing education, and coordination of all nursing personnel. As a key team member in the clinical area, the NM/EC promotes a climate of effective performance through role modeling, willingness to learn and teach, and availability to patients and staff. Organizes, manages and coordinates nursing services and will assure quality nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, as outlined by the Nurse Practice Act. Functions as representative for the CNO, in the CNO's absence and is responsible for oversight of the Infection Control Coordinator and to address employee health issues.

The NM/EC who is a Registered Nurse may serve as a Qualified Medical Professional (QMP) and/or a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to perform medical screens (Medical and Mental Health Component) to determine whether an individual has an emergency medical condition.

Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Credentials: Licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing required.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of clinical experience in psychiatric nursing, including Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor experience required.
• Thorough working knowledge of Hospital, Nursing and HR policies/procedures, with demonstrated ability to use skills in clinical and managerial situations.
• Experience with clinical infection control practices and employee health required.