Responsibilities Director of Nursing OpportunityMcDowell Center for Children is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Our residential program focuses on adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. The newer outpatient program supports both boys and girls. Our well-tenured team is comprised of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.
Visit us online at: https://mcdowellcenterforchildren.com/
The Director of Nursing is a key member of the McDowell Center leadership team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a hands-on approach and 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 participates in the hospital's strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The Director of Nursing will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance
What do our current nursing leaders value at McDowell 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.
Senior Nursing benefits include: - In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
- Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Qualifications Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in TN. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program required; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred. Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience.
