FT ADON (Asst Director of Nursing)

Jacksonville, FL, United States

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc. , one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, 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 2019. 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.

River Point Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS , is an 84-bed treatment facility, conveniently located in beautiful central Jacksonville, FL that specializes in the successful treatment of substance abuse and mental health issues for youth, adults and seniors. Our progressive team members in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, nursing, social services, education and activity therapy are all committed to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient's needs. This commitment extends to the family and community of our patients as a whole.

We are pleased to announce the following available position: FT ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) $5,000 Bonus!!!!!

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) develops department goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures, and organizes the department in accordance with administrative guidelines. The Assistant Director of Nursing functions in an advisory capacity to Administration in evaluating proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care. This position directs the implementation and ensures compliance with the Standard of Nursing Practice that promotes optimum health care delivery.

The ADON is responsible for the coordination of the interdisciplinary care delivered to patients on patient care units. The ADON has the responsibility for monitoring the overall functioning of the unit and for initiating problem solving activities when necessary. While not a direct supervisor of the non-nursing members of the team, the ADON is charged with keeping the activity on the unit organized and may intervene, when necessary to discuss concerns, problems, suggestions with other treatment team members or with non-clinical support staff, such as housekeeping, maintenance, business office, dietician involving the Director of Nursing as necessary. In collaboration with the House Supervisors, and with input from the nursing staff, ensures that best practice standards are adhered to at all times. Serves as the DON designee as appointed by the DON.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or BS preferred.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of recent Psychiatric experience. Recent management/administrative experience preferred.

Age-Specific Competencies: Child, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric

Licensure/Certification: Current FL RN license or current license from a compact state required; CPR certification required; Handle with Care certification required.

We offer : 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

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 328+ Subsidiaries!

Educational Reimbursement and Assistance (FT Employees)

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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