Responsibilities Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility): Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.
As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.
We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.
For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://parkwoodbhs.com/
Chief Nursing Officer (RN) Full-time
The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for 24 hour a day, seven day a week treatment services provided for patients at Parkwood BHS. The Chief Nursing Officer promotes patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood BHS.
Qualifications Education:Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required; MSN required.
Experience:(5) Five years clinical experience in mental health nursing and three years experience in a clinical supervisory role required.
Licensure:Licensure and registration by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a registered nurse, or multi-state license as approved by NCSBN.
Knowledge:Must possess knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing processes, working concepts and theory, leadership skills, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting, crisis and behavior management and CPR training
What do our current nurses value at UHS?An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Benefit Highlights:- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
