Nurse Manager - Inpatient Adult Unit

Nurse Manager Opportunity - Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health

The Pavilion Behavioral Health System includes a 110 bed inpatient hospital, a residential treatment center for youth and a residential addictions treatment program. Outpatient services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services, as well as The Pavilion Foundation School, a private day school serving students with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. The Pavilion is located in Champaign, IL, within minutes of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus.

The Nurse Manager assumes the responsibility of overseeing and coordinating the total assessment, planning, implementation of patient care, ensuring that quality services are rendered to patients in accordance with the State of Illinois' Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, Medicare, etc., and sets standards for the adult unit. In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, ensures maintenance of appropriate staffing on the adult unit with respect to census and acuity levels.

Benefits Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive training & orientation
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuitition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Together with the Director of Nursing sets and displays standards for the adult unit in accordance with state and federal regulations governing nursing practice and the Illinois Board of Nursing, establishes clinical goals and objectives for the adult unit that reflect the hospital's plan and encourages innovative patterns of clinical practice.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing the development of the unit budget necessary to carry out the patient care program; supports approved budget and goals. Ensures maintenance of appropriate staffing of the adult unit reflective of the census and patient acuity. Manages the adult unit fte's within defined parameters.
• Trains and develops unit staff to meet the needs of the adult population.
• Assists Director of Nursing with Performance Improvement initiatives for the adult unit.
• Assists Director of Nursing with the development and revision of policies and procedures according to established standards of nursing care.
• Monitors and improves patient satisfaction scores on the adult unit.
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.
• Monitors and improves employee satisfaction scores on the adult unit.
• Assists Utilization Review Dept. in monitoring the lengths of stay of patients taking into consideration the patient's clinical presentation, previous response to treatment, resources available and requirements of external regulatory agents.
• Develops positive rapport with the Medical Staff.
• Participates in committees as requested by the Director of Nursing to enhance the quality of patient care.
• Investigates incidents on the adult unit, submits reports to Administration, Risk Manager and other outside agencies as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to work in an environment that provides care to adult patients.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of the importance of patient, visitor and staff safety. Monitors general condition of the adult unit. Notifies appropriate personnel regarding problems and potential risks to safety.
• Adheres to the standards and commitments of the Hospital and Departmental Service Excellence Action Plan.
• Collaborates with Director of Nursing to conduct regular, effective staff meetings.
• Assists infection control coordinator with the hospital's infection control plan.

What do our current nurses value at The Pavilion & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Licensed in the state of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and CPR certification required
• Experience: Prior clinical psychiatric nursing experience and two years managerial experience preferred. Demonstrates progressive roles in nursing leadership.
• Skills: Strong communication and listening skills. Able to project a positive image and reflect a high degree of professionalism.

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