Nurse Manager

Nurse ManagerLincoln Prairie Behavioral Health is looking for a Nurse Manager! If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you! The Nurse Manager is the administrative leader for their respective unit. The position requires responsibility and accountability for the individual nursing care provided to patients and families and for the management of a safe and therapeutic milieu. The CNM acts as a clinical role model providing clinical leadership, teaching and supervision of nursing staff. This position is responsible for the coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and hospital policy, goals and objectives.Duties and Responsibilities:Assumes overall responsibility for the provision of patient care services on assigned unit.Maintains and clarifies professional expectations of staff in accordance with missions and vision of LPBHC.Supervises all activities of the clinical staff on their assigned unit.Schedules staff according to acuity and budgetary guidelines.Identifies strengths and growth opportunities for individual staff members and team as a whole.Works specifically to empower and assist with professional development of unit charge nurses.Facilitates continual growth of nursing staff through support, education and resources as needed.Assists in orientation as needed and oversees staff onboarding for designated shift.Completes designated staff performance and competency evaluation.Investigates patient and employee complaints / allegations as needed.Attends patient staffings, debriefings and supplementals as schedule allows.Attends shared governance meetings for each unit.Attends quality improvement meetings and any other meeting requested by the CNOAssists the CNO in implementing facility policies and procedures.Assists the CNO in developing, assessing, reviewing and implementing Performance Improvement.Completes audits as assigned by the CNO, including chart audits, hand hygiene audits, and environmental rounds.Serves as Nurse On Call during designated hours as assigned.Ensure the unit environment and nursing stations are kept neat and functional.Inventory equipment on unit each month.Ensures staff perform quality shift reports.Supports Assessment and Referral department as needed.Benefits & Rewards Highlights:Retention Bonus ProgramLoan Forgiveness ProgramChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramTuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain UniversityCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!Pet InsuranceMore information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.comAbout Universal Health ServicesOne of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 ® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $ 17.4 billion . In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies ™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.QualificationsEducation: Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing required. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred.Experience: Two (2) years' experience as a registered nurse required, preferably in a psychiatric health care facility, and five (5) years' RN experience preferred. Supervisor and managerial experience preferred.Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed to practice by the Illinois State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training and the current patient aggression management training, including appropriate use of Seclusion and Restraint, within 90 days of employment. Must pass a medication administration exam. Must have a valid driver's license.EEO StatementAll UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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