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Director of Nursing - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on department and facility performance.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for organizing and administering the facility’s nursing services including establishing goals, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring adequate numbers and qualifications of staff are available to perform nursing services. He/she is responsible for the Infection Control (IC) program for the facility, including developing policies, establishing types of surveillance and criteria, collecting data, and implementing educational and/or corrective measures as needed.

The Director of Nursing must be familiar with legal and ethical aspects of health care services. Must have and maintain the ability to direct and instruct employees in duties, techniques, and principles, and must be able to maintain a good working relationship with other departments.

Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents ages 7–14, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities.

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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

Essential Job Duties

To abide by and promote the philosophy, policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and the standards of care as set forth by Oak Plains Academy.

Interviews and selects adequate numbers of RN’s, ensuring that nursing staffing is at a safe level to ensure proper nursing care.

Set annual goals for the department and nursing staff development with a plan of action, timetable, and methodology for evaluation.

Provides a monthly nursing in-service education program designed to maintain/improve nursing skills. Establishes mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of these programs.

Develops Infection Control policies and procedures which comply with state licensing and JCHAO guidelines.

Determines types of surveillance and monitoring criteria for the Infection Control program and establishes appropriate data collection mechanisms.

Collects any analyzes pertinent data and responds to high-risk occurrences. Seeks corrective measures to ensure safety of staff and patients.

Provides facility-wide in-service regarding Infection Control during annual orientation and as needed.

Attends all Infection Control meetings and ensures that quarterly Infection Control reports are submitted to the Medical Staff for review/action.

Coordinates and directs nursing Performance Improvement activities including established monitoring criteria, collecting data, and submitting monthly reports to the Performance Improvement Director.

Stays abreast of new information about Infection Control such as prevention/corrective measures and high-risk situations.

Informs the Medical Director about problems or unusual occurrences which may impact on quality of patient care, nursing care, or nursing staffing function.

Promotes team spirit by presenting a positive approach to problem solving, including patients and staff in treatment decisions, and using judgment and professional behaviors.

Attends and/or sends a delegate to appropriate clinical meetings. Conducts quarterly nursing staff meetings.

Manages the Employee Health Program.

Vitals Administration

Administers patient medication

Oversee Medication Administration

Demonstrate all Service Excellence Standards and Principles.

Job Requirements:

• BSN required; must have State of Tennessee Registered Nurse License.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices and management preferred.
• At least 3 years, demonstrated experience in progressively responsible management, and leadership role in either in a hospital, residential treatment center or acute care hospital required.
• Must have a good working knowledge of state and Medicaid regulations related to psychiatric health care, and of JCAHO guidelines. Must have the ability to organize, delegate, relate with and work effectively with others. Must have two years of experience treating children and adolescents.
• 21 years of age, with a valid driver license
• Flexible schedule

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.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.comor 1-800-852-3449.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• JCAHO accredited facility

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus
• Yearly bonus

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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