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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Nursing Supervisor

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeTorrance, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is required; a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing is preferred.
  • Licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing is required.
  • Three years of clinical experience in psychiatric nursing, including Charge Nurse experience, is required.
  • Thorough working knowledge of Hospital, Nursing, and Human Resources policies and procedures, with demonstrated ability to apply skills in clinical and managerial situations.
  • Ability to interact positively with patients daily when their behavior may be difficult, uncooperative, or aggressive.
  • Ability to adapt to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
  • Leadership ability and capacity to provide appropriate supervision and oversight of staff.
  • Ability to perform concentrated or complex mental activity and frequently handle complex or highly technical situations.
  • Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions.
  • Ability to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific or ethical principles.
  • Ability to collaborate appropriately with multidisciplinary team members.
  • Ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
  • Effective comprehensive reading skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Math skills to accurately calculate medication dosages.
  • A valid California driver's license must be maintained to drive hospital vehicles or conduct hospital business.

Responsibilities

  • Provide continuous nursing care in assigned areas consistent with the hospital's philosophy and objectives and established Department of Nursing Services policies and procedures.
  • Promote effective performance in the clinical area through role modeling, willingness to learn and teach, and availability to patients and staff.
  • Organize, manage, and coordinate nursing services on the assigned shift as delegated by the Chief Nursing Officer.
  • As a Registered Nurse, may serve as a Qualified Medical Professional and/or Qualified Mental Health Professional to perform medical screens and determine whether an individual has an emergency medical condition.

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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