Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to lead and support a team in a residential treatment setting for youth. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring high standards of care while providing leadership and training to nursing staff. With a focus on quality care and safety, this position is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in the mental health field. Join a supportive team and help shape the future of youth mental health care.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with Company Match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess demonstrated leadership ability and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent psychiatric nursing and crisis management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing supervision and training for nursing staff.
• Implements patient safety protocols and collaborates with other departments.
• Maintains documentation standards and ensures quality resident care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

Crisis Management

Behavior Management

Education

RN, AD, or Diploma in Nursing

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers hope and healing for youth ages 7 to 17 at the time of admission with several psychiatric diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Portsmouth, VA, Harbor Point provides intensive, residential treatment to youth in a comfortable setting that is conducive to healing. Our facility specializes in treating children and adolescents with depression, bipolar, ADHD, and other mental health issues. We also have specific treatment programs for those with intellectual disabilities or those with self-injurious behavior. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE-approved and certified facility.

Website: https://harborpointbhc.com/

Provides assistance and support to the Director of Nursing in the management of the daily Nursing Care as well as leadership, administrative direction and supervision of staff. Provides nursing supervision and oversight, and training and scheduling of nursing staff. Ensures consistent use of the nursing and residential care process in providing quality care, implements patient safety, and acts as a resource to all nursing and direct care staff. Assists in training resident care staff. Provides assessments, nursing care and evaluation of nursing care. Collaborates with other department personnel in establishing and complying with resident care standards, policies, procedures and protocols. Monitors utilization of resources to provide cost effective care. Provides primary channels of communication for physicians, therapists, caseworkers, DON, facility managers and administrators. Serves as a role model for residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors and demonstrates Service Excellence.

Full-Time Benefit Highlights:

• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Essential Functions:

1. Implements Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraints
2. Plans and Ensures Quality Resident Care and Treatment
3. Maintains Documentation Standards
4. Maintains Cost Efficiency
5. Participates in Marketing and Community Relations Activities
6. Staffs Assigned Units
7. Provides Leadership and Supervision for the Nurses and Direct Care Staff
8. Interprets Facility and Department Objectives and Policies
9. Maintains Clean, Safe, Therapeutic Environment
10. Adheres to Facility and Clinical Policies and Procedures
11. Maintains Service Excellence

Qualifications:

Must possess demonstrated leadership ability, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals, strong oral and written communication skills. Must possess knowledge of general and child/adolescent psychiatric nursing, therapeutic relationships, therapeutic processes, growth and development, limit-setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors. An individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and programs as necessary, ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information. Demonstrates knowledge of risk factors for violence and determining potential for violent acting out and ability to assess suicidal/homicidal ideations. On call requirements required.

Education: Graduation from an approved School of Nursing, which confers RN, AD, or Diploma in Nursing.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed by Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse. CPR certification.

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience working with children and adolescents in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program. Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to verbally de-escalate and physically restrain when necessary. Ability to perform CPR and First Aid and Handle with Care. Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situations such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner; must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another; must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertip. Individual must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

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