Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager- Inpatient Psychiatric UnitHorizon Health is seeking a Nurse Manager to join our team at Abbeville General Hospital in Abbeville, LA. This is a 16 bed inpatient psychiatric unit treating ages 18+. 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 include: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 requirementProvide leadership and direction in accordance with the client hospital guidelines and consistent with nursing and program goal philosophiesProvide 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 evaluationMonitor nursing personnel performance on a continuous basis and conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical direct reportsCollaborate with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and outside health and social agenciesEnsure efficient discharge plans and accurate histories are obtained at admissionEnsure the completion of all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient mannerContinuously audit and review performance and documentation of direct reports for consistency and accuracyAssure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standardsMaintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicatingPerforms the duties of an RN as needed or when there is a shortage in staffOrient or mentor new nursing staffBenefit highlights for full-time positions include:Competitive compensationExcellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock planLong and short-term disabilityFlexible spending accounts; healthcare savings accountLife insuranceCareer development opportunities within the companyTuition assistanceRewarding work environment – enjoy going to work every dayWho we are & where you can make a difference:Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years. With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings. Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master's degree preferred5-8 years of nursing experience in behavioral healthActive state RN license requiredCPR, BLS and ACLS requiredEEO 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.