Nurse Manager, RN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Universal Health Services Inc. is seeking a Nurse Manager at Laurel Heights Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves overseeing patient care delivery and nursing management in a specialized psychiatric setting. Candidates must have a BSN, at least five years of nursing experience, and prior leadership experience is preferred.

The position requires current Georgia RN licensure and offers opportunities for career growth within the UHS network. Join us in making a difference in mental health care.

Qualifications

• A BSN is required to apply for this position.
• A minimum of five years of nursing experience is required.
• Leadership experience is essential, with management experience preferred.
• A current Georgia RN license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient admissions and incidents.
• Assist in nursing practices reviews and implementation.
• Participate in performance improvements and audits.
• Manage daily unit scheduling according to ratios.
• Conduct code blue drills and compliance audits.

Skills

Nursing Experience

Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

At Laurel Heights Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality of psychiatric and behavioral care. Our comprehensive pediatric programs and services are designed to bring hope and healing to children and adolescents who face complex psychiatric, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders. We strive to cater our approach to treatment to the needs of each child who comes into our care.

Treatment programs at Laurel Heights Hospital are structured for youth ages 6–17 who are dealing with general psychiatric difficulties and trauma. We also offer specialty mental health programs for children with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The Nurse Manager role is a great position that allows you to remain close to the bedside but allows you to serve as a front-line nurse leader. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this specialized field. In collaboration with the Nursing Director the Nurse Manager is responsible for the leadership and management. The Nurse Manager fosters associate's commitment to improving quality and safety of patient care outcomes. This role offers the chance to direct and coordinate the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional. 1 years of experience in nursing leadership and behavioral health required.

The role would be Monday-Friday with the possibility of weekend/off hour coverage to meet the needs of the hospital.

Duties:

• Daily monitoring and review of patient admissions, incidents, and change of condition for process completion, appropriate treatment and/or interventions, updating of care plans, and educating staff on changes of condition and interventions
• Assist Director of Nursing will review current nursing practices and policy and assist with implementation
• Participates in Performance Improvement and assist with audits related to patient events, incidents, or practice deficiencies
• Resolve pending issues from the previous shift
• Compliance Audit Related to Infection Control, e.g., glucometer, refrigerator, sharps containers, hand washing and flu campaign.
• Med Room Audits, Medication storage, medication returns, medication destruction, calling pharmacy to resolve medication issues.
• Conduct code blue drills
• Admission and discharge audits. Check/audit the proper completion of any nursing procedure (at discretion of DON) to assure compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining the daily scheduling of units according to approved ratios based on census.
• Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for quality patient care delivery.

What do our current nurses value at UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are a part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Clinical Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Service

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 employees 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., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• Minimum of five years nursing experience required
• Previous leadership experience required, managements experience preferred.
• Current Georgia RN license. BLS and ACLS required