Director of Nursing (DON)
UHS
Summary
The Director of Nursing is responsible and accountable for all patient care delivered in the facility, including all care given in all departments, areas and services, with 24 hour accountability.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible and accountable for all patient care delivered in the facility, including all care given in all departments, areas and services, with 24 hour accountability.
- PEOPLE: Creates an environment which supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care in a safe environment.
- SERVICE: Creates systems, processes and care standards to support the delivery of patient care in a safe, fiscally sound environment of service excellence.
- QUALITY: Provides accessible, timely, efficient, cost effective care by utilizing evidenced-based practice and continuous performance improvement.
- GROWTH/COMMUNITY: Fosters an environment that supports growth and community through activities, partnerships and shared goals.
- FINANCE: Supports an environment of financial stability to achieve the UHS mission and strategy.
Qualifications
- 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 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.
- One or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting.
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others' activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
Requirements
- 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 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
- One or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others' activities with demonstrated leadership abilities
Benefits
- Annual incentive plan
- Relocation support
- Tuition assistance
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted stock plan
- Pet insurance
- Student loan refinancing
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.