Nursing Manager
About the job
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing is required.
- At least one year of progressive nursing leadership experience is required.
- Experience in staff education, including education concepts, practices, and procedures, is required.
- Experience with 24-hour shift staffing is required.
- A current license to practice from the Missouri State Board of Nursing is required.
- Thorough knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and state and federal regulatory requirements is required.
- CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Successful completion of Verbal De-Escalation and Handle With Care training is required.
- Service Excellence Training must be completed within 90 days of employment.
- Ensure coordinated delivery of patient care in accordance with established standards of care, mental health practice, hospital policy, goals, and objectives.
- Contribute to the hospital’s philosophy, objectives, and educational and performance improvement efforts.
- Provide supervision to House Supervisors, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and mental health technicians.
- Monitor staffing needs on assigned shifts.
- Assist the Chief Nursing Officer in evaluating, reviewing, designing, and implementing required training events for nursing staff.
- Provide patient nursing assessments on an as-needed basis.
- Participate in Treatment Team meetings as needed.
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UHS posted $358.4 million Q2 2026 profit and 8.3% revenue growth.
- Talkspace adds 6,000 therapists and access to over 200 million covered lives.
- September 2026 investor presentations and ongoing buybacks signal management confidence and capital discipline.
What critics are saying
- Laurel Ridge lost Medicare and Medicaid certification in April 2026, crushing facility economics.
- Nevada litigation still threatens UHS with retrial risk after the February 25, 2026 ruling.
- Over 30 minor-abuse lawsuits and Missouri allegations damage UHS's brand and recruiting.
What makes Universal Health Services unique
- UHS built a rare acute-care and behavioral-health network across 40 states.
- Talkspace closed August 17, 2026, creating UHS's first virtual-to-inpatient behavioral continuum.
- UHS keeps expanding owned facilities, like Three Trails Behavioral Hospital in Missouri, opened September 2026.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Student Loan Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance