What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing – Intervention Services Unit position at SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL?
Job Description
Responsibilities
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.
The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.
Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Director of Nursing - Intervention Services Unit. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to lead a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
The Director of Intervention Services Unit is responsible for managing and directing a 9-chair behavioral health crisis unit with 24/7 coverage including:
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in psychiatric/mental health field, with a minimum of three (3) years in a lead/managerial capacity.
Licensure
Register Nurse (RN)
Additional Requirements
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
Responsibilities
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.
The Sierra Vista Hospital location, a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, is a full-service mental health facility and a center of support for patients and their families. Since 1986, we have offered our clinical expertise to those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems.
Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking a Director of Nursing - Intervention Services Unit. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to lead a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
The Director of Intervention Services Unit is responsible for managing and directing a 9-chair behavioral health crisis unit with 24/7 coverage including:
- Developing and maintaining staffing schedules
- Coordinating admissions and discharges
- Developing and implementing daily treatment regimen in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in psychiatric/mental health field, with a minimum of three (3) years in a lead/managerial capacity.
Licensure
Register Nurse (RN)
Additional Requirements
- A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, Title XXII, CMS, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care partial programs. Knowledge of NAPHS is a plus.
- CPR certification and successful completion of the hospital’s designated behavioral and physical management training program including de-escalation and appropriate use of seclusion and restraint required prior to assisting in the procedures.
- 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
- Education Assistance
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Dynamic people
- Team-oriented environment
- Opportunity for advancement
- Great training program for new grads!
- Rewarding career opportunities
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
