Director of Nursing
About The Position
The Nursing Director of Behavioral Health Services is responsible for the planning, implementing, and coordinating of the education, training, orientation, development, and retention of nursing associates. Responsible for analyzing and developing programs or initiatives to improve quality of patient care and physician relations. Responsible for regulatory compliance and oversight. Serves as leader and mentor for associates. Has direct oversight for psychiatric nursing at Aurora Pavilion. What do our current nursing leaders value at Aurora Pavilion and 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.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN Program.
- Master’s degree in Nursing preferred. Will consider candidate with a BSN if working towards a MSN.
- A specialization in behavioral health; behavioral health experience can be substituted for specialization within masters degree.
- Minimum of 5 years healthcare experience, nursing preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years management preferred.
- Current South Carolina Nursing License.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Planning, implementing, and coordinating of the education, training, orientation, development, and retention of nursing associates.
- Analyzing and developing programs or initiatives to improve quality of patient care and physician relations.
- Regulatory compliance and oversight.
- Serving as leader and mentor for associates.
- Direct oversight for psychiatric nursing at Aurora Pavilion.
Benefits
- Sign On Bonuses for select positions
- Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
- Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
