Responsibilities University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with the established standards of care, mental health practice and hospital policy, goals and objectives. This position assists in contributing to the hospital's philosophy, objectives, educational and Quality Improvement efforts, while providing supervision to the nursing staff assigned to his/her unit.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ensures adequate staffing on the unit to meet patient demand and adjusts accordingly as needed. Communicates effectively with physicians and resolves unit issues in a timely and efficient manner. Manages unit FTEs and overtime with regard to budget; understands financial impact to facility goals. Exemplary communication skills. Understands, follows, and supports risk management and infection control policies and procedures. Intervenes appropriately in crisis situations. Conducts ad hoc treatment team as needed. Monitors treatment plans for completion and accuracy. Attends treatment team meetings as needed. What do our current nurses value at University Behavioral Center & UHS? An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free Basic Life Insurance
Qualifications - Current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida
- Current CPR or BLS certification.
- Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5-65yrs+.
- Work hours: 12-hour shifts; day or night shift available; rotating weekends
Skills: - Proficiency in medical terminology for medical documentation is preferred.
- Experience with behavioral health patient is preferred.
- Knowledge of patient care principles for adult psychiatric patients is beneficial.
- Familiarity with older adult care practices is advantageous.
- Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting is highly desirable.
- Competence in taking vital signs accurately.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills.
