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Responsibilities

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 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 clinical, the Vice President of Clinical Services, and the facility Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities :

• 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 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 in 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

Benefit Highlights :

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 everyday!

EOE

For more information on this position, email Courtney Eble, Horizon Health Recruiter at courtney.eble@horizonhealth.com

About Montgomery, AL :

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 river-fronts and trails for walking, hiking, and enjoying the 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 and 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. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

EOE

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