SUPV - NURSING

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses.  PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency.  PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare.  Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants. 

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

If you would like to learn more about the Registered Nurse(RN) position before applying, please contact Sunny Hill, Nurse Recruiter at Sunny.Hill@uhsinc.com and by phone at (267)321-0254.

What do our current nurses value at Psychiatric Institute of Washington & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession.  One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract.  We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS.  We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience.  At UHS, you have a voice.

Who we are:  

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

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 as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449

Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Basic systems knowledge (list systems used): Health Information Management (HIM) system – Cerner preferred.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge
List the minimum required specific knowledge and skills necessary to perform this job. (e.g., basic accounting principles, computer programming, spreadsheets, specific healthcare processes, etc.
1. Four or more years of inpatient psychiatric experience with clinical and administrative responsibilities. At least two years of experience in a supervisory position. 
2. Knowledge of management principles and practice methods, techniques, and skills integrating management systems in an acute behavioral healthcare setting. 
3. Experience with policies and procedures related to the scope of nursing. 

4. Ability to collaborate with staff and patients of all racial, ethnicities, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to senior management, employees of varied technical support staff, and community organizations.

6. The ability to manage staff and advise senior management.

Supervision
• Rounds to assess current staffing on units. Records staffing corrections in the shift report log binder.
• Directs activities necessary for efficient functioning of systems and unit personnel.
• Investigates patient and staff grievances promptly. Informs Nurse Managers, Program Directors, and Director of Nursing of grievances as needed.
• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
• Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is provided.
• Interviews and selects nursing staff.
• Facilitates in-service training.
Nursing
• Coordinates resources from other disciplines and departments in the delivery of patient care.
• Ensures that diagnostic, consultative, and medical services for patients are provided promptly as ordered.
• Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of patient care outcomes.
• Provides professional consultation to colleagues and other hospital staff and seeks assistance from peers as needed.
• Actively participates in nursing and hospital committees. Verbalizes knowledge of professional issues and willingness to accomplish assigned tasks.
• During busy times on the unit, assists nursing staff to provide support.

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