Nurse Manager

UHS • $80K — $95K *
Abbeville, LA 70510In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master's degree preferred
  • 5-8 years of nursing experience in behavioral health
  • Active state RN license required
  • CPR, BLS, and ACLS certification required
  • Crisis Prevention training
  • Commitment to ongoing professional education
  • Knowledge of hospital policies and infection control standards

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage clinical staffing plans for adequate patient care
  • Lead and direct nursing staff in line with hospital guidelines
  • Facilitate professional development and continuing education for nursing personnel
  • Monitor performance and conduct evaluations of nursing staff
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams for effective patient management
  • Audit and ensure documentation accuracy and compliance
  • Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • 401(K) with company match and stock options
  • Long and short-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts and healthcare savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Positive work environment with a rewarding culture
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Nurse Manager- Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Horizon 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:
  • 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 requirement
  • 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 for full-time positions:
  • 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 every day

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master's degree preferred
  • 5-8 years of nursing experience in behavioral health
  • Active state RN license reqquired
  • CPR, BLS and ACLS required
  • Crisis Prevention
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature
  • Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols.
  • Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
  • Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
  • Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure

About UHS

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Joining UHS presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team of healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference. UHS, known for its commitment to innovation and leadership in the healthcare sector, offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a diverse range of skills and experiences.

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UHS is actively hiring and offers a wide array of positions, from clinical roles to administrative support. Each position at UHS is designed to challenge team members while providing meaningful service to the community. Explore the current job openings and find a career path that suits professional aspirations and skills.

Internship Programs

UHS provides robust internship programs that offer hands-on experience in the healthcare industry. Internships are a cornerstone of professional development, giving participants a chance to deepen practical skills in a real-world setting. These programs are tailored to foster growth and prepare interns for a full-time position within the company.

Professional Growth and Development

UHS believes in nurturing the career growth of its team members through comprehensive professional development programs. These include leadership training, diversity training, and continuous education in the latest healthcare practices, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to advance their career.

Benefits and Culture

Employment at UHS comes with competitive benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of each team member and their families. The company culture at UHS is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion, where diversity is celebrated and every voice is heard.

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