NURSE MANAGER- RN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical plan

401K with match

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Austin Oaks Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Nurse Manager to support the DON in ensuring coordinated patient care in line with clinical standards and hospital policy. The role includes supervising RNs and MHTs, overseeing staffing on shifts, and contributing to staff training and performance improvement initiatives.

The nurse manager will participate in Treatment Team meetings, provide coverage as needed, and help advance educational efforts across the nursing and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed by the Texas State Board of Nursing (RN).
• BSN preferred.
• Experience leading nursing teams in psychiatric/behavioral health settings (5+ years) and training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of patient care per standards and hospital policy.
• Supervise House Supervisors, RNs and MHTs; monitor staffing on assigned shifts.
• Assist DON with evaluating, designing and implementing training events for RN/MHT staff.
• Provide patient care coverage when needed and participate in Treatment Team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Staff education

Staff scheduling

Education

RN license (Texas)

BSN preferred

CPR or BLS

Job description

Responsibilities

About Austin Oaks Hospital

Austin Oaks Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adolescents and for adults. Located in South Austin, Texas on a beautiful thirteen-acre oak lined campus. We strive to provide a home-like environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. We are proud to be your community partner in mental health.

The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

More than anything else, our treatment relies on exceptional mental health services and dependable clinical staff.

Austin Oaks Hospital provides inpatient and outpatientpsychiatric servicesto stabilize symptoms of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health disorders.

Website: www.austinoakshospital.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Manager, is the assistant to the DON and 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 in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/MHT staff required training. This position also provides, on as-needed basis, patient care assignment coverage and participation in Treatment Team meetings as needed.

Benefit & Rewards 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
• 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: benefits.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.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION: Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Preferred: BSN

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Current Texas State Registered Nurse License. Current CPR or BLS certification. Aggressive Behavior Management training within 90 days of hire date. Is deemed a Qualified Mental Health Provider (QMHP)

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a psychiatric of behavioral healthcare setting preferred. Experience in staff education and education concepts, practices and procedures and 24-hour shift staffing experience. Thorough knowledge of JCAHO, HCFA, OSHA requirements, and state and federal regulatory requirements.

EEO Statement

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