Job Information
Universal Health Services Nurse Manager (EXEMPT) in AUGUSTA, Georgia
Responsibilities
Ligh thouse Care Center of Augusta is a multi-discipline behavioral healthcare center that offers mental health services to the communities of surrounding Augusta, Georgia. The Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is an acute and residential treatment facility providing balanced, top-notch clinical care to children, adolescents and young adults. We provide a carefully-structured and supportive environment, and our education program is accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission. Lighthouse Care Center is looking for a magnificent Nurse Manager (RN). This is a full time exempt position.
Much more available online at: https://lighthousecarecenters.com/
Key Responsibilities include:
Directs and provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and is directly responsible to the Director of Nursing for quality patient care provided to patients in the Facility.
Responsible for the day-to day operations of Nursing to enhance the quality of the patient care and provides sufficient staffing and schedules personnel according to census and acuity.
Ensures adherence to established policy and procedure within the accepted scope of nursing practice.
Responds to Codes and therapeutically intervenes with the patient in crisis as evidenced by completion of seclusion/restraint forms indicating the necessity of any seclusion or restraint, observation of the patient and documentation of patient’s condition, criteria for discontinuation of seclusion/restraint and physician notification.
Collects Performance Improvement data monthly for assigned unit; analyzes the data and makes recommendations for improvements where needed.
Servers as Interim DON when necessary.
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Education and Certification Reimbursement
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Nursing
2 year psychiatric nursing experience at minimum
Current licensure in good standing in the State of Georgia or multistate as a Registered Nurse
Possess knowledge of ANA nursing standards and Federal and State guidelines and regulatory agencies
Must have the ability to work independently
Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills
Accuracy in work performance and valuing of documentation are mandatory characteristics
Must possess excellent supervisory and organization skills
Must possess planning, organization, implementation and assessment skills
Must have the ability to motivate, evaluate and train employee