Psychiatric Nurse Manager: Leadership & Care Excellence

Universal Health Services; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to coordinate and supervise nursing staff and oversee patient care within the psychiatric unit in Bowling Green, KY. This role reports to the Director of Nursing and drives quality of care and program development.

The DON will lead staffing, ensure adherence to nursing standards, manage budgets, and participate in multidisciplinary meetings to continually improve patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice in Kentucky.
• Five years RN experience, including two in psychiatric nursing and one year in nursing management.
• BSN preferred; graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of Nursing Standards of Care and Practice; ability to integrate them in management roles.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes staffing schedules, daily assignments, acuity reports and resource use; allocates resources and monitors expenses.
• Provides direct nursing care and guides Master Treatment Plan development and updates.
• Communicates clearly with unit, department and hospital staff; completes assignments on time.
• Participates in evaluating and developing quality patient care activity schedules and safety initiatives.
• Assists in policy and procedure development; participates in hospital meetings and committees as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

RN license in Kentucky

BSN preferred

Job description

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to coordinate and supervise nursing staff and oversee patient care within the psychiatric unit in Bowling Green, KY. This role reports to the Director of Nursing and drives quality of care and program development.

The DON will lead staffing, ensure adherence to nursing standards, manage budgets, and participate in multidisciplinary meetings to continually improve patient outcomes and