Nurse Manager- Adults

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Responsibilities:Nursing Manager OpportunityNorth Star Behavioral Health is one of Alaskas premier mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children, teens and adults who struggle with psychiatric or substance abuse issues.

We also offer military-specific care to first responders, service members, veterans and dependents at the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital.

We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times.

When you work at North Star Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.

With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS.The Nurse Manager is a key member of the Northstar Behavioral Health Team who, under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager is responsible for the clinical leadership and coordination of all nursing personnel.

This position ensures the delivery of quality nursing care by managing and supervising the staff providing direct care.

Serves actively and constructively as member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team in support of the organization and program treatment philosophy; to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Provides leadership through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of direct patient care services provided in each clinical areaAssists Director of Nursing and HR Department with hiring and selection processes through screening, interviewing and making recommendation for hire.

Anticipates staffing trends and needs and proactively offers staffing solutions.Ensures productive and efficient staffing of units based on a thorough understanding of the correlation between patient census and FTE standards; coordinates with Scheduler and assumes staffing function as needed.Monitors patient progress in compliance with treatment plan, making recommendations in accordance with patient care needs; ensure medical/nursing needs are addressed in the treatment plan.Provides clinical supervision and assists staff in planning patient careProvides feedback to staff on performance, reinforcing desired behaviors and teambuilding efforts and intervening promptly in deficiencies to reduce turnover rate and formal performance measures.Instructs and guides mental health specialists, and nurses in patient care responsibilities and assignmentsDemonstrates clinical expertise and sets a strong therapeutic tone for patient interventions; works diligently to reduce the occurrences of physical restraint and seclusion of patients.Reviews safety, risk management, infection control and incident reports to identify and discuss trends with nursing staff.Reviews and analyzes patient chart data for nursing improvement opportunities in the areas of programming and core deliveryWorking with Director of Nursing, develops and implements ongoing staffing development plans; coordinates training resources to meet those needsPerforms personnel management activities including direct staff supervision, orientation/training/development, performance management and employee relations functions; adheres to HR policies/procedures, and applicable employment laws, standards and regulationsCompletes Kronos data entry for direct care staff ensuring a timely and accurate account of hours worked each week/pay periodCompletes performance evaluations for staff in a timely manner, including initial and 90-day competencies, and annual performance evaluationsMay serve as the acting Director of Nursing in the absence of the Director of Nursing and work on the unit in critical staffing situationsPerform other duties that may be assigned.Qualifications:REQUIREMENTSPossesses current, valid RN license of practice in Alaska.

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or baccalaureate program (preferred.) Experience in planning and implementing therapeutic programming and with clinical infection control practices required.BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTSChallenging & Rewarding Work EnvironmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with Company Match & Discounted Stock PlanSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramCareer Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!Tuition Assistance One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.

Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues exceeding $11 billion in 2019.

In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune on Fortune 500; and recognized in Forbes ranking of Americas Top 500 Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has over 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 37 US states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.If you would like to learn more about the Nurse Manager position before applying, please contact Samantha Cathey by email at …@uhsinc.comEEO StatementAll 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.NoticeAt UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries.

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