Peace 1 Lourdes - Nurse Manager, Psych, Adolescent, FT

UofL Health; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nurse Manager for their Adolescent Psych Unit. This role involves overseeing operations, managing staff, and ensuring the highest quality of patient care. With a focus on compassionate and innovative approaches, the Nurse Manager will play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. The position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in acute care settings required.
• Active Kentucky RN license or compact license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of assigned units on a 24-hour basis.
• Manage staffing, finances, and ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Staff Management

Fiscal Management

Communication

Quality Improvement

Education

BSc in Nursing

MSc in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Nursing Management Software

Job description

Peace 1 Lourdes - Nurse Manager, Psych, Adolescent, FT

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, over 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—including physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals—our mission is to deliver patient-centered care to every patient, every day.

We are hiring a Nurse Manager for the Adolescent Psych Unit at Peace Hospital - 1 Lourdes.

Location: 2020 Newberg Road

Shift: Full-time, Varied

About Us

Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. It is one of the largest behavioral health facilities nationally, providing care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors aged 55 and older. Our Kosair for Kids Children’s Peace Center is the largest private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country, treating children and adolescents with behavioral health and co-occurring disorders. We also offer partial hospitalization and inpatient programs for children and adolescents with complex needs, including intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Our Mission

As an academic health system, we aim to transform community health through compassionate, innovative, and patient-centered care.

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager oversees the operations of assigned units/departments on a 24-hour basis, including fiscal management, staff development, and resource management, with the goal of providing the highest quality, safe patient care.

Essential Functions

• Provide age-appropriate care based on patient conditions
• Supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff to ensure quality work
• Develop staffing patterns and ensure adequate staffing levels
• Hire, orient, train, evaluate, and ensure clinical competency of staff
• Manage department finances, supplies, equipment, and technology
• Ensure timely delivery of reports such as staff schedules, payroll, audits, and incident reports

Shift Requirements

Average shift length: 8 hours
Shifts per week: 5
Overtime: Not typically required (exempt position)

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with licensure, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with staff and other departments
• Support quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations
• Adhere to organizational policies and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education: BSc in Nursing required; MSc in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred

Experience: At least 4 years in an acute care setting (internal candidates), 5 years (external candidates), and 3 years at Peace Hospital; prior management experience preferred

Licensure: Active Kentucky RN license or compact license

Certification: Leadership or clinical specialty certification required; must obtain within 3 years if not present at hire

UofL Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.