Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON) Oak Plains Academy - 2.4 Ashland City, TN Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Benefits Continuing education credits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Pet insurance Qualifications Nursing Healthcare staff management RN License Associate of Science in Nursing Driver's License Supervising experience Team management Data collection Associate Degree in Nursing Cross-functional communication Nursing Full Job Description Director of Nursing Opportunity offering $10,000 sign-on bonus! Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents ages 7-14, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve.

Visit us online at:

https://oakplainsacademy.com/ The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for organizing and administering the facility's nursing services including establishing goals, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring adequate numbers and qualifications of staff are available to perform nursing services.

The Director of Nursing:

is responsible for the Infection Control (IC) program for the facility, including developing policies, establishing types of surveillance and criteria, collecting data, and implementing educational and/or corrective measures as needed; must be familiar with legal and ethical aspects of health care services; must have and maintain the ability to direct and instruct employees in duties, techniques, and principles, and must be able to maintain a good working relationship with other departments. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on department and facility performance. Benefits for our Registered Nurses include: Tuition Assistance Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University 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 HealthStream 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 SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Pet Insurance What do our current nurses value at Oak Plains Academy & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (

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UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the

United Kingdom Job Requirements:

Minimum Associate of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing; must have State of Tennessee Registered Nurse License. At least 3 years, demonstrated experience in progressively responsible management, and leadership role in either in a hospital, residential treatment center or acute care hospital required. Must be 21 years of age with a valid driver's license 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. Notice At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us a 1-800-852-3449.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

Supervising experience: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

RN (Required)

Work Location:

In person