Registered Nurse Manager

Ridgebhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

401(K) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free meal with each shift

Generous Paid Time Off

Free parking on premises

Job summary

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY, is seeking a full-time Nurse Manager. The role involves supervising nursing units, ensuring quality patient care, and providing leadership. As a part of our team, you will be instrumental in meeting community needs and expanding our services.

We offer a competitive salary with a $5,000 sign-on bonus, flexible scheduling, and excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, and a 401(K) plan. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• One-year supervisory experience required.
• Current KY RN licensure.
• Crisis intervention training required.
• Knowledge of Nursing Standards of Care.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees of the Nursing Units.
• Collaborates with HR Director regarding employee issues.
• Monitors employees' performance regularly.
• Ensures patient care and treatment program quality.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving expertise

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Nurse Manager Opportunity: Full‑Time. $5,000 Sign On Bonus Over 2 Years. As the only free‑standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110‑bed hospital located in Lexington, KY, providing psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents and adults. We offer Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, and Medication Management for all ages. We have served over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

Nurse Managers provide quality care to patients and components of the treatment program. They use leadership skill to problem‑solve, critically think, and formulate positive resolutions.

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

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.