Director of Nursing (DON)

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center in Oakland Park, FL, seeks a Director of Nursing to oversee all patient care with 24-hour accountability. The role emphasizes leadership of the nursing department, implementing safe, evidence-based practices and cost-effective care, and supporting staff development and teamwork.

Qualified candidates will have FL RN licensure, a BSN, and ideally an MSN, with strong management experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in FL.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from CCNE-accredited program; MSN preferred.
• Demonstrated management experience in behavioral health nursing.
• Strong written and verbal communication; leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and be accountable for all patient care across the facility.
• Provide 24-hour accountability and leadership for the nursing department.
• Create environment that supports employee development and teamwork.
• Establish systems and standards to deliver safe, evidence-based, cost-effective care.
• Foster growth and community partnerships while supporting financial stability.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Behavioral health nursing

Management experience

Communication skills

RN licensure in Florida

Education

BSN (CCNE accredited)

MSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Director of Nursing Opportunity

Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health has been providing psychiatric services to the South Florida area for more than 40-years. Located in Oakland Park, FL, our 182-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Fort Lauderdale Behavioral offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.

Visit us online at: www.FtLauderdaleBehavioral.com

The Director of Nursing is responsible and accountable for all patient care delivered in the facility. This includes all care given in all departments, areas and services. The DON has 24 hour accountability.

PEOPLE: Creates an environment which supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care in a safe environment.

SERVICE: Creates systems, processes and care standards to support the delivery of patient care in a safe, fiscally sound environment of service excellence.

QUALITY: Provides accessible, timely, efficient, cost effective care by utilizing evidenced -based practice and continuous performance improvement.

GROWTH/COMMUNITY: Fosters an environment that supports growth and community through activities, partnerships and shared goals.

FINANCE: Supports an environment of financial stability to achieve the UHS mission and strategy.

What do our current nursing leaders value at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral & 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.

Total Rewards for our Senior Leaders include:

• Annual incentive plan


• Relocation Support


• 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

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the 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 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.


• One 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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.