Director Of Nursing

Responsibilities About University Behavioral Center

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds.

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The Director of Nursing will be a key member of our Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a 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 will participate in the hospital’s strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives.

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.

• 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
• 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
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

• 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 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 skills
• Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting preferred
• Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment

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