NURSE MANAGER
UHS
Summary
Willow Springs Center has an opening for a Nurse Manager. Schedule Available: DAY SUN/MON/TUES/WEDS 40hrs per week. Located in the heart of the Sierras, Reno, Nevada provides a destination location where employees can live, work and play.
Job description
The purpose of the Nurse Manager is to provide oversight and direction to nurses and to work in collaboration with Social Services and Special Services to develop and deliver effective programming on the unit in support of a therapeutic milieu. The Nurse Manager is the champion of trauma informed care and ensures that nurses and Mental Health Technicians utilize appropriate de-escalation techniques to maintain a milieu that is therapeutic and not re-traumatizing.
Nurses at Willow Springs Center develop nursing care plans by assessing patient's psychological and physical condition and create plans for treatment, services and health education based on the present and predicted needs of the patient. Our nurses participate in multi-disciplinary treatment teams and collaborate with professional and para-professional staff to ensure optimum care for our special patients. Nurses administer medications as prescribed by a physician or designee and ensure correct time, dosage and appropriate route of administration while monitoring patients for medication side effects and/or allergic reaction. They observe patients to determine if medication is effective for prescribed treatment and appropriately documents findings. Our nurses do what is necessary to maintain the safety, health and well-being of the children we serve in the therapeutic environment and make crucial decisions to restrain patients who are a threat to themselves or others and may be hostile and combative.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a registered nurse and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility with at least one (1) year in the oversight of a nursing program. Must be able to demonstrate clinical competency in Psychiatric Program Development and management and treatment of children and adolescents in an inpatient Psychiatric setting. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements may be considered.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience as a registered nurse
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a psychiatric health-care facility
- At least one (1) year in the oversight of a nursing program
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical competency in Psychiatric Program Development
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical competency in management and treatment of children and adolescents in an inpatient Psychiatric setting
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Career Development Opportunities
- Free CEU Courses
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Student Loan Refinancing
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.