ASST DIR - NURSING

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, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in

1. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in

2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s

Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees

and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42

outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and

various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United

Kingdom.

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.

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Provide assistance to the Director of Nursing in administrative and clinical supervision over Nursing Services including effective utilization of the nursing process to provide quality patient care, establish standards of practice, and provide effective fiscal management. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Training:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Experience:

• At least 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric, mental health, and/or rehabilitation nursing.
• At least 3 years supervisory/management experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current North Carolina State Registered Nurse License
• Current North Carolina Driver’s License
• Current CPR Certification
• CPI Certification

Knowledge and Skills:

• Management skills with the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Able to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of psychiatric, medical, and rehabilitative procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable State and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
• Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
• Knowledge of milieu management.
• Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties.
• Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects.
• Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation