What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager, RN position at Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta?
Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has been providing psychiatric services to the CSRA for more than 15-years. Located in Augusta, GA our 84-bed facility provides a therapeutic setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Lighthouse Care Center offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured team includes seasoned medical staff.
Website: https://www.LighthouseCareCenters.com
The Nurse Manager opportunity is a key member of the Lighthouse Nursing Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric therapeutic strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective treatment and medication management is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the day-to day operations of Nurses to enhance the quality of the patient care.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides oversight for sufficient staffing and schedules personnel according to census and acuity.
- Ensures adherence to established policy and procedure within the accepted scope of nursing practice.
- Responds to Codes and therapeutically intervenes with the patient in crisis as evidenced by completion of seclusion/restraint forms indicating the necessity of any seclusion or restraint, observation of the patient and documentation of patient’s condition, criteria for discontinuation of seclusion/restraint and physician notification.
- Collects Performance Improvement data monthly; analyzes the data and makes recommendations for improvements where needed.
- Manages employee health and serves as infection control nurse.
- Serves as Interim DON when necessary.
Benefit Highlights
- Referral Bonus Program $2000
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Georgia licensure required.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in supervision/ management and mental health required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Psychiatric care: 3 years (Required)
- Supervisor/ Management: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
