Adult Advance Practice Nurse

Responsibilities
This is a full‑time position for a Nurse Manager on our TU2 - Rehab Unit. The role is five days a week, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Under the supervision of the CNO, the Nurse Manager is responsible for the management of patient care to ensure optimum quality patient care is provided by nursing staff on a 24‑hour basis.

Monitors the delivery of patient care.

Collaborates with Medical Staff and Department Managers to ensure needs of the total service are met.

Fosters and promotes open communications. Assists in the assessment of potential new patient referrals.

When Patient Advocate is unavailable, facilitates resolution of complaints or grievances/requests by patients and visitors in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsible and accountable for making decisions related to the structure, coordination and resources required to deliver cost‑effective professional nursing care 24 hours per day.

Performance improvement activities that support the overall efficiency of the nursing department.

Participates in the hiring, promotion, discipline and evaluation of unit staff, as well as orientation of new staff to the unit and ongoing educational development of unit staff.

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.

Qualifications

Licensed in the state of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse.

Minimum of three years of hospital‑based nursing.

Minimum of two years experience in psychiatric nursing required.

BSN or BS in related health field. Will consider applicant in the active process of obtaining a bachelor's degree with employment experience.

Past experience should include supervision of staff.

ANCC certification in the field of mental health and psychiatric nursing preferred.

Current CPR certification required.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.

Demonstrates progressive roles in nursing leadership.

Benefits for Nurse Managers

Career development opportunities across 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.

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.

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.

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