ECT - Nurse Manager

Overview

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health is a 182-bed treatment facility that specializes in quality behavioral health and substance abuse services for youth, adults and seniors. We offer a full continuum of care through an integrated system of inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. Progressive professionals in psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, education and activity therapy provide our comprehensive services.

In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the ECT Nurse Manager is responsible for delivering quality nursing care for all patients on the ECT unit. The ECT Nurse Manager is responsible for the operational oversight of ECT activities and will oversee all unit activities including admissions, discharges and supervision of the assigned nursing staff. The ECT Nurse Manager directs and supervises the activities of the Nurses and Mental Health Techs on the unit as part of the nursing team.

The ECT Nurse Manager will coordinate all medical codes, whether real or mock, and ensure they are carried out appropriately and safely. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected of the ECT Nurse Manager.

Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 5:00am to 1:30pm and Tuesday and Thursday – 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Benefits for ECT MANAGER - NURSING include:

• 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
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Tuition Assistance

Universal Health Services, Inc (UHS) knows what it takes to lead, inspire and succeed. UHS is one of the Nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS ranks on the Fortune 500 list and is widely recognized for its corporate achievements.

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing – BSN preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably six (6) months in psychiatric nursing
• Combination of education and years of experience can substitute for degree requirement

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) required or equivalent

Experience:

• Some experience in working with mental health population is required
• Knowledge of MS4 a plus
• Insurance plan benefit coverages
• Customer service skills
• Cardiac monitor, AED, ECT machine, IV access, Code Blue response, use of nebulizer, ECT recovery, suction, glucometer, equipment testing, monitoring and handling of various clinical tasks

Licensure/Certification:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
• CPR & ACLS certification

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, teaching and management skills
• Demonstrated competency in patient care practices, medication procedures, therapeutic boundaries, infection control, fire safety, age-appropriate care, risk management and patient behavior management
• Demonstrated competency in clinical practice, human resources management, performance improvement, relationship management, ECT processes and competencies
• Well organized; knowledge of HIPAA regulations and performance improvement; effective communication skills

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 support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation 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.

Diversity and inclusion among teammates is critical to our success.