Nurse Manager; RN Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

The Nurse Manager coordinates delivery of patient care in accordance with the hospital’s standards of care, mental health practice, and policy. The role supervises House Supervisors, RN’s, and BHAs, monitors staffing needs on assigned shifts, and assists the CNO/ACNO in evaluating, designing, and implementing training events for RN/BHA staff. The Nurse Manager also performs on‑as‑needed patient nursing assessments and participates in Treatment Team meetings.

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86‑bed acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. It offers individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, plus inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Website.

An environment that puts patient care first, supportive and responsive leadership that encourages collaboration, and robust continuing‑education and career‑advancement opportunities for Registered Nurses.

• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• More information on the Benefits Guest Website:

• 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: Minimum (4) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting, staff education, and 24‑hour shift staffing experience.
• Licensure: Current license to practice nursing in Colorado (or eligibility to receive or renew).
• Additional Requirements: Thorough knowledge of JCAHO, HCFA, OSHA, and state and federal regulatory requirements; CPR certification within 30 days of employment; successful completion of training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (or similar training).

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating 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. UHS headquarters are in King of Prussia, PA, and the company has 99,000 employees.

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