NURSE MANAGER/DAY SHIFT

Universal Health Services; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision and RX

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Career development

Job summary

University Behavioral Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an experienced Nurse Manager in Orlando, FL, to oversee patient care delivery and nursing supervision in an inpatient behavioral health setting. The role ensures adherence to standards, policy, and quality initiatives while guiding staff, coordinating resources, and promoting safe, effective care.

The position features 12-hour shifts with day or night options, a strong focus on crisis intervention, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license required.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• Experience in psychiatric inpatient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate staffing on the unit to meet patient demand and adjusts accordingly.
• Communicates effectively with physicians and resolves unit issues promptly.
• Manages unit FTEs and overtime within budget and goals.
• Demonstrates exemplary communication skills.
• Follows risk management and infection control policies.
• Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations.
• Convenes treatment team meetings and monitors plans for accuracy.

Skills

Medical terminology

Behavioral health

Patient care principles

Older adult care

Pediatric psychiatry

Vital signs

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Florida nursing license

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Manager 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 Quality Improvement efforts, while providing supervision to the nursing staff assigned to his/her unit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures adequate staffing on the unit to meet patient demand and adjusts accordingly as needed.
2. Communicates effectively with physicians and resolves unit issues in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Manages unit FTEs and overtime with regard to budget; understands financial impact to facility goals.
4. Exemplary communication skills.
5. Understands, follows, and supports risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
6. Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations.
7. Conducts ad hoc treatment team as needed. Monitors treatment plans for completion and accuracy. Attends treatment team meetings as needed.

What do our current nurses value at University Behavioral Center & UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida
• Current CPR or BLS certification.
• Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5-65yrs+.
• Work hours: 12-hour shifts; day or night shift available; rotating weekends

Skills

• Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation is preferred.
• Experience with behavioral health patient is preferred.
• Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients is beneficial.
• Familiarity with older adult care practices is advantageous.
• Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable.
• Competence in taking vital signs accurately.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning 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.