Director of Nursing — Behavioral Health Leader

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan forgiveness

In-house nurse residency

Career development

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

SoFi student loan refinancing

CEU courses

Job summary

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center, a 65-bed residential behavioral health facility in Manatee County, FL, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead a patient-centered nursing strategy within the Universal Health Services network.

In this role you will align clinical care with regulatory requirements, drive quality and cost-conscious care, and guide a leadership team across People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Florida nursing license (or permit) in good standing.
• BSN from CCNE-accredited program; MSN preferred.
• Progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a patient‑centric nursing strategy aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate nursing care across departments to ensure quality outcomes.
• Drive initiatives in People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.
• Participate in strategic planning with Palm Shores Leadership Team.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Behavioral health

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Florida nursing license

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Palm Shores Behavioral Health Center, a 65-bed residential behavioral health facility in Manatee County, FL, seeks a Director of Nursing to lead a patient-centered nursing strategy within the Universal Health Services network.

In this role you will align clinical care with regulatory requirements, drive quality and cost-conscious care, and guide a leadership team across People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.