Divisional Director of Nursing Services

Uhs • King of Prussia, PA

137d

About The Position

The Divisional Director of Nursing Services for the Behavioral Health Division in the Western Region at Universal Health Services is a critical role responsible for overseeing nursing services, specifically standards of care and practice related to Children and Adolescent Services. This position supports a large portfolio of facilities and is essential for maintaining clinical integrity and compliance across the division. The selected candidate will travel extensively, spending up to 80-85% of their time visiting and supporting various facilities. The role involves training and consulting with clinical teams to ensure the success of the Behavioral Health Division.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of nursing leadership experience with expertise in psychiatric care for children and adolescents.
• Clinical nursing degree required; master's degree required.
• Knowledge of performance improvement principles and data analysis.
• Knowledge of risk management principles.
• Knowledge of psychiatric clinical programming.
• Experience with medical management, infection control, and hospital staffing standards.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally at 80%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and standards of care for Children and Adolescent Services.
• Facilitate and coordinate reviews of nursing-related standards of care to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Develop training materials for nursing leaders and training opportunities related to nursing care and practice.
• Ensure facility compliance with regulations regarding nursing, staffing, medication management, and infection control.
• Set expectations and manage processes to assess, measure, and improve the quality of nursing care.
• Advocate for evidence-based practices to improve current nursing practices.
• Identify high-risk nursing issues and propose solutions.
• Investigate nursing quality concerns in collaboration with hospitals and prepare responses and plans of correction.
• Analyze staffing plans to ensure appropriateness for the treatment population and support nurse retention.
• Collaborate with CEOs, Group Directors, and VPs on nursing-related issues and offer corrective plans.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Tuition savings for nursing education with Chamberlain University
• In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Master's degree