About this opportunity
Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center lists this Director of Nursing (DON) opportunity in west samoset, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Director of Nursing Opportunity to Drive Quality, Compassion, and Team Success
Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center is a 65‑bed residential treatment facility that provides treatment to adolescent boys and girls, ages 11‑17. Treatment includes behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric interventions as well as education. Our treatment philosophy is based on trauma‑informed care principles and offers distinct progressive phases of care. Located in Manatee County, Southwest Florida offers a diverse mix of lifestyle options. While most people think of our sandy beaches, waterfront views, and golf courses, this area on Florida’s Gulf Coast is also rich in lifestyle diversity. From walkable downtowns to communities with art and cultural influences and equestrian ranches, Southwest Florida has something for everyone to love. Manatee County is an hour or two away from some of the state’s large metropolitan areas.
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The Director of Nursing 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; 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 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
What do our current nursing leaders value at Palm Shores' 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.
DON Benefit Highlights:
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
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Licensure: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of FL.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.
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 behavioral health setting
Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment
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.
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