Director Of Nursing

Director of Nursing Opportunity

McDowell Center for Children is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Our residential program focuses on adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. The newer outpatient program supports both boys and girls. Our well-tenured team is comprised of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.

The Director of Nursing is a key member of the McDowell Center 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 five key areas:
People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance.

• In‑house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition‑to‑Practice Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Health Stream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in TN. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program required;
Master of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred. Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience.

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