Director of Nursing (DON)

Responsibilities

Director of Nursing Opportunity

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is an 80-bed psychiatric and addictive disease hospital for children, adolescents, and adults. We strive to provide quality and ethical mental health services in a secure, structured, and therapeutic environment that patients prefer, employees are proud of, and the community supports.

Nestled in the shade of the ancient trees of Augusta, Ga., Lighthouse Care Center is located not far from the Savannah River and ensures privacy and anonymity, enabling the patient to concentrate on recovery.

Visit the site virtually and much more online at: lighthousecarecenters.com

The Director of Nursing is a key member of the LCCA leadership team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a hands-on approach and keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing, and accreditation requirements. The DON participates in the hospital's strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The Director of Nursing will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

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. We have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice, and 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. UHS offers and supports 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. Also, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

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. 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. 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

If you would like to learn more about the Director of Nursing position before applying, please contact Shannon Turk, Market Recruiter, at shannon.turk@uhsinc.com .

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of Georgia
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly 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 skill
• Three 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

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

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