Nurse Manager - Adult Psych

Responsibilities

Full‑Time Nurse Manager position available. Overseeing the recovery center, Partial Hospital Program and detox programs.

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 steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. 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 99,000 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.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100‑bed freestanding psychiatric hospital located near the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a short 10‑minute drive to the ocean front. VBPC offers acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. The hospital is accessible 24 hours a day for admissions and includes mental health assessments and an excellent referral network.

Treatment programs and specialty services at VBPC include substance abuse, dual diagnosis and partial hospitalization.

Candidates must be available to work weekends, holidays, and on‑call.

Position Summary

Provides assistance and support to the Chief Nursing Officer in the management and support of the Nursing Department and supervising its staff. Assists in providing 24‑hour management of the nursing service and in directing/supervising nursing department activities/functions. Assists in developing, maintaining and modifying program policy and procedure parameters for quality assurance. Assists in assuring unit milieu is always therapeutic and physically safe and secure.

Assesses, plans, implements, conducts and evaluates nursing care rendered to patients. Consults routinely with the Chief Nursing Officer, Administrator and with the Medical Director on an as needed basis. Keeps abreast of social, economic, legal issues, Commonwealth of Virginia Mental Health Code, ANA, HCFA, OSHA and TJC rules, regulations and guidelines, pertaining to the delivery of behavior health care.

Job Requirements:

• Licensure:
  Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of employment.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• 3‑5 years related work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices.
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
• Valid driver's license required.