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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Nurse Supervisor

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeWestampton Township, NJ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in a health-related field is required.
  • Current registered nurse licensure in New Jersey is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • At least two years of experience treating psychiatric patients is required.
  • At least one year of experience in a nursing supervisory role is required.
  • Strong leadership skills, initiative, good judgment, and dependability are required.
  • Good communication and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that quality nursing services are rendered to patients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and the standards of the Nursing Department and hospital.
  • Act as a resource for the facility during the evening shift and supervise Nursing Department staff and other departments in carrying out their responsibilities.
  • Coordinate activities among nursing units and other departments, and assist the Admissions Department when necessary.
  • Work with the head nurse to determine the optimal allocation of staff for each unit during the shift.
  • Coordinate patient care on the assigned shift and communicate unit concerns to appropriate staff.
  • Receive reports from the off-going supervisor about staffing and patient concerns and provide a report to the oncoming supervisor.
  • Serve as the administrative authority for the smooth functioning of all units on the assigned shift; notify the administrator and Director of Nursing of urgent concerns and notify the manager of non-urgent concerns.
  • Receive employee, resident, and family grievances, complete appropriate forms, and refer information to the appropriate manager.
  • Assist with survey compliance, quality assurance, and staff development duties as assigned; notify the Director of Nursing and staff development coordinator of identified learning needs.
  • Work with the Director of Nursing to complete employee evaluations for staff on shift and present the evaluations to staff.
  • Counsel employees as needed in conjunction with Human Resources, complete appropriate documentation, and communicate with the Director of Nursing.
  • Receive and document employee call-outs, notify managers or supervisors of call-offs in their units, and replace absences and vacancies for upcoming shifts.
  • Provide clinical expertise in managing medical and psychiatric emergencies.
  • Provide clinical expertise in medical management, crisis management, and behavior management techniques.

Desired Qualifications

  • ANCC certification in mental health and psychiatric nursing is preferred.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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