MGR - NURSING

Nurse Manager

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health is a 182-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for youth, adults and seniors. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Progressive professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, education and activity therapy provide our comprehensive services.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for full unit operation including, interviewing, hiring, and termination process. Staffing, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for psychiatric and chemically dependent patients for the designated unit and, responsible for the operational and programmatic management of the designated shift; and assist in the professional growth and development of nursing staff, and direct supervision in the respective unit, carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. This position is responsible for planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving problems when needed.

Benefits for Manager - Nursing include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation & generous paid time off Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs) Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition assistance

Requirements: Education/Training: Graduate of accredited school of nursing - BSN preferred Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably six (6) months in psychiatric nursing Combination of education and years of experience can substitute for degree requirement Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent Experience: Some experience in working with mental health population is required. Knowledge of MS4 a plus Insurance plan benefit coverages Customer Service skills Cardiac Monitor, AED, ECT Machine, Intravenous Access, Code Blue Response, Use of Nebulizer, ECT Recovery, Suction Machine, Glucometer, Equipment Testing, Malignant Hyperthermia, Depressive Symptomatology, Oxygen Delivery, Agitation and Sedation Scale, Time Out Protocol, EKG, Oxygen Tank and Regulator, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Urine Pregnancy Screen, Urine Drug Screen, ALSC, CPR, Handle With Care, Verbal De-Escalation Qualifications Licensure/Certification: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida CPR & ACLS certification Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated leadership, communication, teaching and management skills. Demonstrated competency in Patient Care Practices, Medication Procedures, Therapeutic Boundaries, Common Psychiatric Diagnoses, Infection Control Practices, Fire Safety and Environment of Care Practices, Age Appropriate Care, Risk Management and Patient Behavior Management. Demonstrated competency in Clinical Practice, Knowledge and Skills, Human Resources Management, Performance Improvement, Relationship Management, ECT Processes and Competencies Well organized Knowledge of HIPPA regulations and Performance Improvement Effective communication skills 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.