Director of Nursing

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North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)-licensed, and Joint Commission-accredited 100-bed inpatient facility. In May 2017 North Spring opened a Partial Hospitalization Program to provide Outpatient Services to children and adolescents. We provide therapeutic programs for adolescents in a safe and secure environment that encourages growth and self-responsibility.
 

North Spring is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 80,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

We are seeking Director of Nursing to join our team. The Director of Nursing coordinates and delivers quality nursing care; serves actively and constructively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to support the organization and program's treatment philosophy; ensures the safety and well-being of patients

This is a full time position reporting to the CEO.

Key responsibilities:

1. Responsible for coordinating nurse care for patients.

2. Addresses nursing issues as identified in PI or risk management reports or treatment team meetings with nursing staff on a regular basis; completes nursing PI reports/data collection as delegated by the Medical Director.

3. Oversees health maintenance of residents, schedules outside medical appointments, provides direct nursing care to patients as needed.

4. Oversees all aspects of Infection Control.

5. Oversees the clinical milieu.

6. Oversees the key aspects of the staff training plan.

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