Assistant Nurse Manager

Assistant Nurse Manager - Behavioral Health

Horizon Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the unit at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL. This is a 54-bed adult inpatient psych unit. The Assistant Nurse Manager plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of overall nursing care to patients. He/she provides managerial support in conjunction with the Program Director by providing supervision and evaluation of all nursing and patient care personnel in the Program. He/she contributes to the Program, nursing, and hospital through commitment to nursing goals, the supervision of clinical staff, and participation in the community relations program. The Nurse Manager reports administratively to the Program Director and clinically to the Vice President of Clinical Services and the facility Director of Nursing.

Job Description

• Promote patient health by supervising the nursing process
• Ensure initial nursing assessment is completed within 24 hours of admission or per unit/hospital policy; reassess routinely throughout the patient's stay with the Program
• Direct, plan, and provide nursing care in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs
• Perform treatment intervention following physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders
• Ensure efficient discharge planning for patients is executed
• Ensure progress notes and assessments are completed according to program procedures
• Ensure the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient
• 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 requirements
• 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 of same
• Monitor nursing personnel performance on a continuous basis and conduct regular performance evaluations for clinical direct reports
• Follow voluntary and involuntary procedure/process
• Interpret the nursing and treatment needs of the patient to nonclinical staff assigned to the patient
• 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
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards
• Complete all required staff competencies per program regulations in a timely manner
• Insure operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Orient or mentor new nursing staff as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Active AL or multi-state RN license
• CPR certification
• 3 years work experience in behavioral health nursing
• Ability to manage anger, fear, and hostility of others appropriately
• Ability to make decisions under pressure

Benefits

• 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!

Community Overview

Montgomery is known for its vibrant culture and rich history. There are many history museums, and world-class music and art culture. There are also many riverfronts and trails for walking, hiking, and enjoying nature.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.