Director of Nursing (DON)
About The Position
The Director of Nursing (DON) is a key member of the Palm Shores’ Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient-centric nursing strategy with a hands-on approach and keen focus on patient care. The DON ensures that the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective healthcare is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services (UHS) 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. Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center is a 65-bed residential treatment facility that provides treatment to adolescent boys and girls, ages 11 – 17, including behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric interventions as well as education. The treatment philosophy is based on trauma-informed care principles and offers distinct progressive phases of care. Located in Manatee County, Southwest Florida.
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.
- 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 a behavioral health setting.
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Integrate and coordinate a patient-centric nursing strategy with a hands-on approach and keen focus on patient care.
- Ensure delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services.
- Ensure compliance with government regulation, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
- Participate in the hospital’s strategic planning.
- Contribute to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.
- Focus on People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance & Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- 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
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
