Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health (MGR - NURSING)
UHS
Summary
Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health (Nursing/RN Registered Nurse) to oversee the Behavioral Health Fort Duncan Hospital in Eagle Pass, TX. This inpatient psychiatric unit has a total of 18 inpatient psychiatric beds (Adults & Seniors). The Nurse Manager plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of overall nursing care to patients. He/she provides managerial support in conjunction with the clinical leadership by providing supervision and evaluation of all nursing and patient care personnel. He/she contributes to the facility through commitment to nursing goals, the supervision of clinical staff, participation on the treatment team(s).
Job description
Responsibilities
- Create, implement and enforce clinical staffing plan for direct reports ensuring sufficient nursing personnel to provide for patient care needs in keeping with appropriate regulatory requirement
- Provide leadership and direction in accordance with the client hospital guidelines and consistent with nursing and Program goal philosophies
- Provide for professional growth and development of nursing staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans, participation in training programs, encouragement of formal continuing education efforts, and evaluation.
- Monitor nursing personnel performance on a continuous basis and conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical direct reports.
- Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies.
- Ensure efficient discharge plans and accurate histories are obtained at admission.
- Ensure the completion of all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner.
- Continuously audit and review performance and documentation of direct reports for consistency and accuracy.
- Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards
- Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating
- Performs the duties of an RN as needed or when there is a shortage in staff.
- Orient or mentor new nursing staff
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
Qualifications
- Bilingual with Spanish is required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master's degree preferred
- 5-8 years of nursing experience in behavioral health
- Active state RN license required
- CPR, BLS and ACLS required
- Crisis Prevention
Requirements
- Bilingual with Spanish is required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required
- Master's degree preferred
- 5-8 years of nursing experience in behavioral health
- Active state RN license required
- CPR, BLS and ACLS required
- Crisis Prevention
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Long & Short-term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Career Development
- Tuition Assistance
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.