Responsibilities About The Opportunity: The Director of Nursing will be a key member of our Leadership Team who 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 DON will participate in the hospital's strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.
What do our current nursing leaders value at University Behavioral Center & UHS? That despite our large company design, each facility is run independently, and so our nurse executives have the autonomy to manage their teams with clinical and educational support from corporate. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurse leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That we offer internal leadership and clinical education, including a generous annual tuition assistance and continuing education allowance designed to keep you at the top of your practice. That we offer and support real career advancement opportunity, including our COO-in-Training program and a variety of regional and national corporate roles designed to support the field and share advanced experience. And, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.
Total Rewards for our Senior Leaders include: - In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
Qualifications Job Requirements:- Licensure: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of FL
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices and management
- Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting preferred
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others' activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment
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