NURSE MANAGER/NIGHT SHIFT
UHS
Summary
The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and hospital policy, goals and objectives. This position assists in contributing to the hospital's philosophy, objectives, educational and Quality Improvement efforts, while providing supervision to the nursing staff assigned to his/her unit.
Job description
Essential Job Functions
- Ensures adequate staffing on the unit to meet patient demand and adjusts accordingly as needed.
- Communicates effectively with physicians and resolves unit issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Manages unit FTEs and overtime with regard to budget; understands financial impact to facility goals.
- Exemplary communication skills.
- Understands, follows, and supports risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
- Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations.
- Conducts ad hoc treatment team as needed.
- Monitors treatment plans for completion and accuracy.
- Attends treatment team meetings as needed.
Qualifications
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida
- Current CPR or BLS certification.
- Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5-65yrs+.
- Work hours: 12-hour shifts; day or night shift available; rotating weekends
Skills
- Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation is preferred.
- Experience with behavioral health patient is preferred.
- Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients is beneficial.
- Familiarity with older adult care practices is advantageous.
- Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable.
- Competence in taking vital signs accurately.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
Requirements
- Current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida
- Current CPR or BLS certification
- Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5-65yrs+
- Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation is preferred
- Experience with behavioral health patient is preferred
- Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients is beneficial
- Familiarity with older adult care practices is advantageous
- Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable
- Competence in taking vital signs accurately
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Paid Time Off
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Career development opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.