Nurse Manager
UHS
Summary
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs.
Job description
Position 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 Performance & Improvement efforts, while providing supervision of House Supervisors, RNs and MHTs. This position will monitor staffing needs on assigned shifts. This position is responsible for assisting the DON/ADON in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events with respect to all RN/MHT staff required training. Also provides, on an as-needed basis, patient nursing assessments. Participates in Treatment Team meetings as needed.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice.
- Develop staffing schedules for Full Time Staff in accordance with patient needs.
- Provide supervision and direction in accordance with Nursing Department's goals and objectives to all nursing staff and conducts disciplinary actions where indicated.
- Demonstrate guest relations in communication, cooperation and in giving assistance to patients, physicians/licensed practitioners, coworkers and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing required or equivalent combination of education and experience in nursing management; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience. Experience in staff education and education concepts, practices and procedures and 24 hour shift staffing experience.
Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing or possesses Compact State RN license.
Additional Requirements: Successful completion Handle with Care Training, Service Excellence Training, and CPR certification required. Certifications must be obtained during new hire orientation.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership experience
- Experience in staff education and education concepts, practices and procedures
- 24 hour shift staffing experience
- Currently licensed to practice by the Texas State Board of Nursing or possesses Compact State RN license
- Successful completion of Handle with Care Training
- Successful completion of Service Excellence Training
- CPR certification required
Benefits
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Pet Insurance
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.