RN Nurse Manager Child/Adolescent Unit
UHS
Summary
This position is full time. The Nurse Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of the facility Nursing Departments and for the delivery of quality care to all patients admitted to The Meadows Psychiatric Center. This position functions as the Nurse Manager and has 24 hour a day, seven days a week responsibility for treatment services provided by the nursing department.
Job description
Nurse Manager Opportunity
This position is full time. The Nurse Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of the facility Nursing Departments and for the delivery of quality care to all patients admitted to The Meadows Psychiatric Center. This position functions as the Nurse Manager and has 24 hour a day, seven days a week responsibility for treatment services provided by the nursing department.
- Provide administrative management, on-going staff training and supervision, evaluation of all nursing staff: nurse supervisors, charge nurses, LPNs, MHT Managers, and MHTs, and prioritization and delegation of duties
- Perform daily patient chart/medical record audits
- Manage staff scheduling
- Perform direct patient care services supplementally, as needed
- Implement and adhere to policies and procedures
- Manage staff performance through coaching and supervision, execution of performance reviews, improvement plans, and corrective actions
- Ensure timely and effective communication to staff through shift reports, unit meetings and 1:1 communications
- Serve as a key member of hospital operational leadership and work in cooperation with physicians, staff and other department managers
- Facilitate quarterly cross-functional meetings with nurses and MHTs
- Participate in process improvement teams and other committees as needed
- Participate in treatment team, shift report, safety huddle, restraint reviews, program development and innovations to enhance the quality of services provided to patients
The Meadows Psychiatric Center is a 119 bed inpatient behavioral health facility with numerous outpatient programs which span the entire continuum of care. The beautiful 52-acre rural campus is located minutes outside of State College in Central PA. The Meadows provides comprehensive care to children through geriatrics.
Requirements
- Current PA Registered Nurse license required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Three years nursing management experience required, five years preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others' activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plan
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities
- Continuing education options
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.