Nursing Manager – Adolescent Psychiatric Care

Universal Health Services; Liberty Hill (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

Meridell Achievement Center, a 134-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility northwest of Austin, seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee patient care delivery, support the DON, and supervise RN/LVN staff across shifts. The role emphasizes training, staffing, and adherence to standards of care within a pediatric/adolescent program.

The Nurse Manager will participate in Treatment Team meetings, monitor staffing needs, and help implement nursing training events to ensure quality patient care and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year inpatient psychiatric experience with adults, adolescents and/or children preferred.
• One year of progressive experience in management and/or supervision preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current Driver’s License
• Current CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures is essential.
• Knowledge of all code procedures.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Laws and Child Abuse/Neglect/Maltreatment laws, and the DHS provider agreement as applicable.
• Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Milieu management

Staff supervision

Medication administration

Treatment procedures

Therapeutic relationships

Medical records

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Meridell Achievement Center, a 134-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility northwest of Austin, seeks a Nurse Manager to oversee patient care delivery, support the DON, and supervise RN/LVN staff across shifts. The role emphasizes training, staffing, and adherence to standards of care within a pediatric/adolescent program.

The Nurse Manager will participate in Treatment Team meetings, monitor staffing needs, and help implement nursing training events to ensure quality patient care and