MGR - NURSING

Job Summary Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health - Northport, Alabama. Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Nurse Manager of Behavioral Health to work on the inpatient psychiatric units (54-bed Adult & Gero Psych Unit) at the Northpoint Medical Center in Northport, AL. The Nurse Manager plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of overall nursing care to patients. He/she provides managerial support in conjunction with the clinical leadership by providing supervision and evaluation of all nursing and patient care personnel. He/she contributes to the facility through commitment to nursing goals, the supervision of clinical staff, participation on the treatment team(s). Responsibilities Create, implement and enforce clinical staffing plan for direct reports ensuring sufficient nursing personnel to provide for patient care needs in keeping with appropriate regulatory requirements. Provide leadership and direction in accordance with the client hospital guidelines and consistent with nursing and Program goal philosophies. Provide for professional growth and development of nursing staff through identification of needs, development of individual training plans, participation in training programs, encouragement of formal continuing education efforts, and evaluation. Monitor nursing personnel performance on a continuous basis and conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical direct reports. Collaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agencies. Ensure efficient discharge plans and accurate histories are obtained at admission. Ensure the completion of all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner. Continuously audit and review performance and documentation of direct reports for consistency and accuracy. Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards. Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating. Performs the duties of an RN as needed or when there is a shortage in staff. Orient or mentor new nursing staff. Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. Benefit Highlights Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Long and Short-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Career development opportunities within the company Tuition Assistance Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday! Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required Master’s Degree preferred 5-8 years of related work experience State RN Certification/License in AL required CPR, BLS and ACLS required Crisis Prevention Experience Ability to Manager anger, fear, hostility and violence of others Ability to Manager Stress Appropriately Proficient in Applicable Software Applications Excellent Interpersonal Skills Proficient in mathematical and analytical skills as they apply to clinical duties Above Average Organization Skills Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.