DIRECTOR OF NURSING

UHS$100K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSN from an accredited nursing program required.
  • 5 years clinical experience with psychiatric mental health population preferred.
  • 3 years in a clinical supervisory role in inpatient psychiatric setting required.
  • Administrative or management experience essential.
  • Tennessee Registered Nurse licensure required.
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate from American Nursing Association preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the overall nursing function for the hospital.
  • Advise senior management on clinical initiatives and nursing strategies.
  • Coordinate a comprehensive nursing program focusing on patient care quality.
  • Integrate patient-centric nursing strategy aligned with organizational values and regulations.
  • Oversee the clinical practice of nursing and infection control programs.
  • Assess staff development needs in collaboration with department directors.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
  • Tuition assistance and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Director of Nursing -$10,000 sign-on bonus

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, coordination and evaluation of the Nursing function for the Hospital. This role serves as a member of the senior management team advising on clinical initiatives and leading a comprehensive hospital wide nursing program with a focus on high-quality, compassionate and therapeutic patient care for all patients on the Child & Adolescent Units. The Director of Nursing will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the clinical practice of nursing, coordinating the activities of the facilities infection control program and to assess the facility's staff development needs in collaboration with directors of varying departments. The Director of Nursing participates in the hospital's strategic planning, joint commission standards and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Requirements/Experience:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a BSN. Prefer 5 years clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population, 3 years previous clinical supervisory role in an inpatient psychiatric setting and administrative / management experience.

Licensure:

Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners as a Registered Nurse. American Nursing Association Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate preferred.

Benefits include:

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Tuition Assistance

Compass Intervention Center is a 108-bed behavioral health hospital located in Memphis, Tennessee. Compass treats children and adolescents that suffer from a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses including, depression, anxiety and substance abuse in a modern and well-appointed facility. Compass Intervention Center offers inpatient, outpatient, and acute treatment.

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