Registered Nurse Manager

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on premises

Free meals with each shift

Tuition reimbursement program

Retention bonus program

Referral bonus program

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Nurse Manager to support the Chief Nursing Officer in directing the Nursing Department and ensuring high standards of patient care. This full-time role requires supervisory experience, a nursing degree, KY RN licensure, and crisis intervention training.

On-call duties apply, with a focus on safe, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current KY RN licensure is required / crisis intervention certification training offered on hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Nursing Unit staff to ensure duties are completed.
• Stays within FTE guidelines and monitors patient census impact.
• Collaborates with HR on employee issues.
• Monitors performance and documents informal feedback.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Nursing management

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

On-call availability

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Crisis intervention certification

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Nurse Manager Opportunity:

Full-Time $10,000 Sign On Bonus Over 2 Years

We are looking for Nurse Managers that:

• Believe in providing exceptional service to every patient, every interaction, every time.
• Value a trauma-informed approach to care.
• Want to be part of a supportive, professional team dedicated to creating a safe and therapeutic environment.

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, The Ridge offers a healing environment to reassure patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and substance use disorder (drug and alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a five-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights.

Website: The Ridge Behavioral Health System | Lexington, KY

Position Summary:

Assists the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in managing and supervising the Nursing Department staff to ensure patients are provided with the best possible nursing care. The Nurse Manager will be considered a member of Middle Management and must be available on an “on-call” basis for staff. The Nurse Manager will ensure the monitoring and assessment of facility-wide patient nursing care.

Job Duties Include:

• Supervises employees of the Nursing Units to ensure assigned duties are complete.
• Stays within FTE guidelines established for the department, demonstrates understanding of correlation between FTE and patient census.
• Collaborates with HR Director regarding employee issues.
• Monitors employees' performance on an ongoing basis, providing regular informal feedback on work quality and quantity and on conduct. Maintains written documentation of all informal feedback.

What We Offer You:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• 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, Retention Bonus Program, and Referral Bonus Program
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

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 were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 94,000 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 all over the USA, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Education

• Required graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

• One-year supervisory experience required. Certain nursing and/or life experiences may serve as meeting experience requirements.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current KY RN licensure.
• Crisis intervention certification required. This training is offered upon hire.
• CPR

Other Skills

• Knowledge of normal growth and development appropriate to the patient population.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal and problem solving expertise.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and ability to delegate appropriately.
• Possesses knowledge of Nursing Standards of Care and Practice and ability to integrate these in all aspects of nursing management.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations as they apply to areas of responsibility.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.