Program Manager (Nurse) - Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health seeks a Program Manager (Nurse) to deliver nursing services and oversee clinical functions for the program. The role includes supervising licensed and unlicensed staff and coordinating with clinical leadership to implement care standards.

The position requires a graduate nursing degree, Virginia licensure (or compact), and at least five years in pediatric mental health with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate nursing degree required.
• Virginia nursing license preferred or compact license.
• Five years of experience delivering mental health treatment to children/adolescents; five+ preferred.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience required or charge nurse experience.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical leadership for assigned programs/units.
• Coordinates with the Director of Clinical Services and Managers to develop and monitor standards.
• Participates in interviewing applicants for clinical staff positions.
• Coordinates treatment with program staff, therapists, teachers and physicians.
• Delivers nursing care to patients at PHP and documents orders per policy.
• Delivers medications and monitors patient responses to care.
• Evaluates patients for medical issues and reports deviations to the provider.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Supervisory experience

Clinical coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program oversight

Education

Graduate nursing degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providingacute,residential,andPartial Hospitalizationtreatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns. The hospital provides high quality care to children, adolescents and their families using quality, evidence‑based practice treatments. Founded in 1986, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a 106‑bed hospital facility accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Website: https://www.kempsvillecbh.com/

Position Description:

The Program Manager (Nurse) is responsible for delivering nursing services to patients to resolve emotional, behavioral, or interpersonal problems. Provides supervision to licensed and unlicensed clinical staff as assigned by Chief Nursing Officer/Designee. Organizes, plans and ensures the implementation of the overall clinical functions of the program.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical leadership for assigned programs/units.


• Coordinates with the Director of Clinical Services and Managers to develop, implement and monitor work standards


• Involved in interviewing applicants for clinical staff positions as referred by the Director of Clinical Services.


• Coordinates treatment with Program Staff, Therapists, Teachers and Physicians delivering treatment in the program.

• Develop programs for patients at PHP.


• Supports and implements program philosophy under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.


• Implements goals and objectives for patients based on the established program philosophy and patients’ needs.


• Organizes and plans clinical functions of the program as requested by the Director of Clinical Services.


• Monitors programs in coordination with other clinical units as requested by the Director of Clinical Services.


• Provides guidance to the Program Staff in regard to program issues and milieu management in close coordination with the Director of Clinical Services.

• Delivers nursing care to patients at PHP.


• Support and implements program philosophy.


• Completes Nursing Admission and Discharge assessments for patients.


• Collaborate with the provider staff to obtain orders for patient care.


• Documents all orders according to policy.


• Delivers medications and documents delivery according to policy.


• Evaluates patients as needed for medical issues providing nursing care or consulting for medical care as needed.


• Evaluates vital signs weekly and reports deviations from baseline/normal to the provider.


• And other duties as assigned.

• Service Excellence


• Treat everyone as a guest


• Demonstrate Professionalism/Excellence all you do:


• Practice Teamwork:

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• Tuition Reimbursement program and student loan refinancing


• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)


• Life Insurance and Disability Insurances


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Wellness Programs and other voluntary benefits


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!


• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website UHS Benefits Service Center

About Universal Health Services

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

Education: Graduate degree from an accredited school of Nursing

Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia preferred; or holds a compact license

Experience/Knowledge:

• Five (5) years of experience in the delivery of mental health treatment to children and/or adolescents required; Five or more preferred.


• Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience required or Charge Nurse Experience.


• Must possess knowledge of major aspects of the treatment of children and adolescents.


• Works at the PHP site as well as the RTC/Acute facility, occasionally outside of facility. Schedule may vary.


• All duties require above average intelligence and no cognitive deficits which compromise abstract thinking.


• Requires above average judgment which is not compromised by medication or substance abuse.


• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Physical requirements: Some risk involved in the event of aggressive/out-of- control patient.The Physical Requirements for this position include being able to stand, squat, kneel, sit and lie on the floor for long periods of time. Must be able to climb, run and walk for long periods of time as well. Must be able to lift 50lbs of weight. Must be able to read, write clearly, talk and listen. Able to verbally de-escalate and physically restrain patients/residents when necessary. Must be 21 years old or older.

Exposure Categories: Blood borne disease exposure category: Category I

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