Nurse Manager, Peace Hospital, 2L Adolescent Psych, 8a-5p

Job Description

The Nursing Manager at UofL Health is responsible for leading and overseeing the operations of assigned units or departments, ensuring high standards of patient care. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering age-appropriate, condition-specific care
• Leading staff in areas of fiscal stewardship, staff development, resource utilization, and patient experience
• Designing and implementing strategic staffing models
• Attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing nursing team
• Managing departmental finances and resources
• Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of departmental reports
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Contributing to the achievement and sustained compliance with licensure requirements, regulatory mandates, and accreditation standards

Essential Functions

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and clinical expertise to deliver age-appropriate, condition-specific care
• Provides leadership and oversight to assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff
• Supports the organization's financial health by managing departmental productivity and identifying cost-effective care delivery
• Ensures the timely and accurate preparation of essential departmental reports
• Fosters strong, collaborative relationships and open communications with medical staff, interdisciplinary teams, leadership, and frontline staff
• Facilitates quality improvement initiatives within the department or unit
• Consistently upholds the Code of Ethics for Nurses

Other Functions

• Participates in training, development, and continuing education activities
• Communicates effectively with members of the health care team, patients, and families
• Assists other members of the nursing care team and/or other disciplines
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred)
• For facilities seeking/maintaining Magnet designation: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from an accredited approved school of nursing (Required)

Experience

• At least two (2) years of experience in an acute care setting (Required)
• Two (2) years of experience in rehab and one (1) year with pediatric patients (Required for Frazier Rehab)
• Prior management experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Preferred)
• National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained if not held at time of hire (Preferred)