MGR - NURSING

Responsibilities

Palo Verde Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Manager of Nursing (Mgr, Nursing). The Mgr, Nursing is responsible for the clinical practice of nursing within assigned units, including directing all services provided by the Nursing Services Department, including nurses and behavioral health techs. The Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with 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 Performance & Improvement efforts, while providing supervision to the nursing staff assigned to his/her unit and assisting the DCS in program development.

• 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
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within USH and its 300+ subsidiaries

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing required, or equivalent combination of education and experience in psychiatric nursing management.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of (3) years’ experience in Nursing Administration and/or dedicated Leadership role in Psychiatric Nursing is preferred.
• Must be currently licensed to practice in AZ by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of JCAHO, CMS, OSHA requirements, and state and federal regulatory requirements. CPR certification upon hire, and successful completion of training in Handle with Care within 30 days of employment.

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.