Job Information
Universal Health Services Float Director of Nursing (DON) in KING OF PRUSSIA, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities
Float Director of Nursing Opportunity
The Candidate that is chosen will support short interim DON/CNO assignments across the Behavioral Health Division of UHS nationwide.
This exciting position is critical to the clinical integrity and compliance of our facilities. As a corporate senior leader, you will support, train and consult your facilities’ clinical teams and staff. We are seeking a clinical nursing professional that is interested in sharing his/her expertise in a consultative manner to ensure the success of the Behavioral Health Division. Travel is extensive, as 75-80 percent of your time will be traveling to and supporting our facilities. Assignments tend to average 2-4 weeks and offer the ability to travel home on some weekends.
The Float Director of Nursing is a key member of our Corporate Clinical Services Department who 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 DON participates in the assigned hospital’s strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
The Float Director of Nursing will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance
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.
What do our current nursing leaders value at 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.
Total Rewards for our Senior Leadership include:
Tuition Assistance
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
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/benefits.uhsguest.com__;!!OPumOOY!LESmM5gXhzV_CHynAC4xuBwbiziVj9coqpLEQWiQ5z7oVHquGGj54MrpWvQQ1WAGAvddDK7cPgk6O34etVYL040C_OHMTPB9$)
If you would like to learn more before applying, please contact Scott Errickson, Divisional Director - Clinical Recruitment at (484) 584-2725, or via email at Scott.Errickson@UHSinc.com
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Licensure: Current Compact/Multi-State RN License and CPR Certification
Master of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program.
Must have current certification in CPI or Handle with Care or obtain within 30-days of employment
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.
Five or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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