Director of Nursing
UHS
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
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.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a BSN
- Licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners as a Registered Nurse
- 5 years clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population
- 3 years previous clinical supervisory role in an inpatient psychiatric setting
- Administrative / management experience
- American Nursing Association Psychiatric Mental Health Certificate preferred
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug plan
- 401(k) matching
- Discounted stock plan
- Student loan refinancing
- Career development
- Tuition assistance
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.