Assistant Director of Nursing- Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Stock plan

Job summary

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is a psychiatric hospital providing inpatient mental health services. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) provides leadership, supports the Director of Nursing, and mentors nursing staff in a supervised, high-standard inpatient setting.

Please note, this is a working supervisory position. The ADON role emphasizes management of daily nursing care, staff supervision, and collaboration with the DON to maintain

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in South Carolina (unencumbered).
• Current BLS and First Aid Certification.
• Required experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Director of Nursing in daily nursing care management and staff supervision.
• Lead and mentor RNs, LPNs, MHTs, and ancillary staff, providing leadership and administrative direction.

Skills

Managerial experience

Nursing leadership

Job description

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital has a Assistant Director of Nursing Position.

[ Please note, this is a working supervisory position]

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is a psychiatric hospital that began offering substance abuse and mental health services in 2002. Primarily established to house adolescents, Lighthouse has transitioned to offering a full spectrum of acute inpatient services to adults and seniors as well. Since 2010, Lighthouse has expanded its mental health and substance abuse services. In 2013, Lighthouse opened a 28-day inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation unit—the first of its kind in the Grand Strand area. In 2015, Lighthouse opened an acute adolescent unit to meet the needs of teens and their families in the Grand Strand. In 2022, Lighthouse opened an Adult Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program. At Lighthouse, we strive to perform at a high level for our patients and their families.

General Purpose of Job

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) provides assistance and supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in the management of daily Nursing Care as well as leadership, administrative direction, and supervision of staff. ADON is a seasoned professional who sets the example by leading and mentoring RN’s, LPN’s, Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) and ancillary staff members.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation, Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• About Universal Health Services

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in South Carolina (unencumbered).
• Current BLS and First Aid Certification.
• Required experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting
• Managerial experience, preferred.

EEO Statement

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