HIGHLANDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. For more information please visit our website at https://www.uhsinc.com/careers/.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the clinical leadership and coordination of all nursing personnel on their assigned unit. Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Nurse Manager will assure quality nursing care utilizing the nursing process, as outlined by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act. The Nurse Manager is responsible for developing unit goals, objectives and Standards of Performance. Develops, coordinates and implements clinical and program activities. Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

REQUIREMENTS

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:

A minimum of (4) years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in a psychiatric of behavioral healthcare setting. Experience in staff education and education concepts, practices and procedures and 24-hour shift staffing experience.

Licensure:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse through the State of Colorado Board of Registered Nursing.

Additional Requirements:

Thorough knowledge of

JCAHO, HCFA, OSHA

requirements, and state and federal regulatory requirements. CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (or similar training). Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$97,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Continuing education credits Dental insurance Dependent care reimbursement Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee stock purchase plan Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Pet insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Nursing:

4 years (Preferred)

Nursing Leadership:

4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RN (Required)

Work Location:

In person