Assistant Director, Nursing
UHS
Summary
The Assistant Director, Nursing supports the Chief Nursing Officer in planning, directing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the delivery of quality nursing care provided by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Mental Health Techs. This role assists with the management of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health nursing services to ensure safe, effective, patient-centered care in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
Job description
The Assistant Director, Nursing assists with staffing, quality assurance, regulatory readiness, staff development, and clinical operations. This position serves as a key member of the nursing leadership team and may act on behalf of the Director of Nursing in their absence, as assigned. The Assistant Director, Nursing contributes to interdisciplinary treatment planning, nursing practice improvement, and the development and implementation of departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Helps maintain compliance with licensing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements related to nursing services and patient care.
- Participates in the development and implementation of short- and long-term nursing initiatives, projects, and improvement plans.
- Assists in monitoring patient care practices to promote safety, therapeutic milieu, and quality outcomes in the behavioral health setting.
- Supports risk management, patient safety, and ligature risk reduction efforts throughout the facility.
- Assists with recruitment, interviewing, orientation, training, and ongoing development of nursing staff as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing required.
- Four (4) years' of psychiatric nursing experience required, including supervisory or charge nurse experience.
- Ability to deal with diverse and stress related situations in a calm manner.
- Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health nursing operations, patient care delivery, and clinical leadership in an inpatient and/or outpatient psychiatric setting preferred.
- Must have good organizational and computer technical skills and have the ability to set priorities.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition savings
- Career development opportunities
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.