Adolescent Unit Nursing Manager

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES:

1. Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing principles, working concepts and theory, leadership skills, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management.
2. Excellent organization and time management skills are required to cope with complex schedules and fluctuations in census.
3. Knowledge of The Joint Commission and other federal, state and local laws and regulations that govern healthcare.
4. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff. Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public, department managers, and employees.
5. Must be able to exercise good judgment and make recommendations in the best interest of the hospital and its employees. Must be able to demonstrate leadership ability.
6. Maintain all competencies required by The Joint Commission, laws, hospital policies and other regulatory agencies.
7. Required visual acuity to provide observation of patients and physical agility to manage patients. Proficiency in reading and writing.
8. Ability to provide direction, support, and supervision to nursing staff.
9. Good organization and time management skills.
10. Must have skill sets to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
11. Hours vary and may include days, evenings, nights and weekends or a combination of shifts.

What do our current nurses value at Springwoods & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession.  One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract.  We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.  We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.  At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice.

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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

Licenses or Certifications:   Current licensure and registration by the Arkansas Board of Nurse Examiners as a Registered Nurse.  Current CPR and AED certification, or must obtain within 90-days of hire. 

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 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.

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