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Responsibilities
River Vista Behavioral Health sits along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River. This brand‑new, 128‑bed facility will provide high‑quality and advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley. The new hospital will employ more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff and administration.
We are currently seeking a forward‑thinking and compassionate
Nurse Manager
to be part of our Nursing Team. 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 of House Supervisors, RNs and MHTs. The Nurse Manager will monitor staffing needs on assigned shifts, assist the CNO/ACNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events for all RN/MHT staff, perform patient nursing assessments on an as‑needed basis, and participate in Treatment Team meetings as required.
Qualifications Education Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing required or equivalent combination of education and experience in nursing management; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience A minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience. Experience in staff education, education concepts, procedures and 24‑hour shift staffing experience.
Licensure Currently licensed to practice by the California State Board of Nursing.
Additional Requirements Thorough knowledge of the Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA requirements, and state and federal regulatory requirements. CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Management of Assaultive Behavior (CPI) Crisis Prevention Intervention and Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employment.
Standards of Performance The essential job functions are categorized under the Joint Commission Standards of Performance.
Leadership
Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice.
Implement unit policies and procedures and act as a resource to the staff.
Responsible for unit compliance with the Joint Commission, OSHA, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards.
Evaluate program effectiveness and formulate plans for improvement.
Develop staffing schedules for full‑time staff in accordance with patient needs.
Provide education, orientation and in‑services for program staff when deficits in clinical knowledge are identified.
Create, post and maintain the Department of Nursing Master Schedule.
Treatment Planning
Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment and according to policy.
Assist in the development of a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
Update and revise the plan as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes.
Document the treatment plan, nursing interventions and the patient's response to the intervention.
Assign and direct personnel in the implementation of the nursing care plans and verify the patient’s care through direct observation and consistent chart review.
Teaching
Provide education to patients and families based on identified needs and limitations, such as communication, interpersonal and social skills and basic principles of physical health.
Promote learning experiences and provide educational materials to patients and their families.
Provide and document discharge instructions including food and drug interactions, diets and activities as appropriate.
Evaluate and document the effectiveness of all patient teaching.
Provide opportunities for patients and families to question, discuss and explore their feelings about prescribed therapies/interventions/diagnosis.
Milieu
Assure patients are adequately oriented to the unit.
Monitor unit activity and encourage patient participation.
Prescribe, delegate and coordinate nursing care to patients during hospitalization.
Provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other healthcare providers.
Consistently utilize universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines.
Utilize self as a role model to promote health communication.
Intervention
Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapy interventions.
Intervene based on knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures and the plan of care.
Safely and accurately administer medication to patients.
Transcribe and carry out treatment orders accurately.
Use appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
Assessment A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws governing mental health care facilities.
About UHS One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation with annual revenue nearing $10 billion and is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.
EEO Statement 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 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.
Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best‑in‑class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job‑related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1‑800‑852‑3449.
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We are currently seeking a forward‑thinking and compassionate
Nurse Manager
to be part of our Nursing Team. 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 of House Supervisors, RNs and MHTs. The Nurse Manager will monitor staffing needs on assigned shifts, assist the CNO/ACNO in evaluating, reviewing, designing and implementing hospital training events for all RN/MHT staff, perform patient nursing assessments on an as‑needed basis, and participate in Treatment Team meetings as required.
Qualifications Education Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing required or equivalent combination of education and experience in nursing management; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience A minimum of five years of progressive nursing leadership experience. Experience in staff education, education concepts, procedures and 24‑hour shift staffing experience.
Licensure Currently licensed to practice by the California State Board of Nursing.
Additional Requirements Thorough knowledge of the Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA requirements, and state and federal regulatory requirements. CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Management of Assaultive Behavior (CPI) Crisis Prevention Intervention and Service Excellence Training within 90 days of employment.
Standards of Performance The essential job functions are categorized under the Joint Commission Standards of Performance.
Leadership
Ensure that all staff members deliver care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Practice.
Implement unit policies and procedures and act as a resource to the staff.
Responsible for unit compliance with the Joint Commission, OSHA, state and regulatory standards and patient rights standards.
Evaluate program effectiveness and formulate plans for improvement.
Develop staffing schedules for full‑time staff in accordance with patient needs.
Provide education, orientation and in‑services for program staff when deficits in clinical knowledge are identified.
Create, post and maintain the Department of Nursing Master Schedule.
Treatment Planning
Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment and according to policy.
Assist in the development of a plan of care with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
Update and revise the plan as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes.
Document the treatment plan, nursing interventions and the patient's response to the intervention.
Assign and direct personnel in the implementation of the nursing care plans and verify the patient’s care through direct observation and consistent chart review.
Teaching
Provide education to patients and families based on identified needs and limitations, such as communication, interpersonal and social skills and basic principles of physical health.
Promote learning experiences and provide educational materials to patients and their families.
Provide and document discharge instructions including food and drug interactions, diets and activities as appropriate.
Evaluate and document the effectiveness of all patient teaching.
Provide opportunities for patients and families to question, discuss and explore their feelings about prescribed therapies/interventions/diagnosis.
Milieu
Assure patients are adequately oriented to the unit.
Monitor unit activity and encourage patient participation.
Prescribe, delegate and coordinate nursing care to patients during hospitalization.
Provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other healthcare providers.
Consistently utilize universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines.
Utilize self as a role model to promote health communication.
Intervention
Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapy interventions.
Intervene based on knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures and the plan of care.
Safely and accurately administer medication to patients.
Transcribe and carry out treatment orders accurately.
Use appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
Assessment A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws governing mental health care facilities.
About UHS One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS is a Fortune 500 corporation with annual revenue nearing $10 billion and is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.
EEO Statement 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 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.
Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best‑in‑class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job‑related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1‑800‑852‑3449.
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