MGR - NURSING

Responsibilities

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 is responsible for the operational and programmatic management of the designated shift. The Nurse Manager assists in the professional growth and development of nursing staff and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies.

This position is responsible for planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems when needed.

• 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

Universal Health Services, Inc (UHS) knows what it takes to lead, inspire and succeed. One of the Nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, UHS owns and operates through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS ranks on the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations with over 90,000 employees, and is consistently listed among Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" and one of the 30 Most Meaningful Companies To Work For in America by Business Insider.

• 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

• 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

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• CPR & ACLS certification

• 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 HIPAA regulations and Performance Improvement
• Effective communication skills

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…