Director of Nursing (DON) - RN

Director of Nursing (DON) Opportunity Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized 134-bed private psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We have provided exceptional care for our patients for over 50 years, specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral and neurobehavioral problems. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and outpatient services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.

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www.meridell.com Meridell Achievement Center is seeking a versatile Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our team of registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses dedicated to the helping and healing of our child and adolescent patient population. The Director of Nursing reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the development, organization, provision, and evaluation of all nursing functions within the facility with 24/7 responsibility for those functions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities :

Utilize sound patient care standards and recognized nursing standards of practice in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and models of nursing care. Provide leadership with consideration of the organization as a whole, promoting an atmosphere of respect and encouragement for professional growth for all nursing staff members Collaborate with other facility leaders on all matters relevant to the delivery of quality patient care services Continually assess the utilization of the collaborative process among nursing staff at all levels and other disciplines/departments to ensure organized, comprehensive, efficient, and effective patient care Other duties as reasonably assigned What do our current nursing leaders value at Meridell and UHS? 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.

Benefits for DON include:

Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Challenging and rewarding work environment HealthStream on-line 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 About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Job Requirements:

Education/Licensure :

RN licensed in state of Texas. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) with psychiatric emphasis required.

Experience :

Minimum of five (5) years of psychiatric nursing experience with progressive supervisory experience

Knowledge and Skills :

Must be able to define his/her nursing care philosophy and standards of care. Must have knowledge of accepted standards of psychiatric nursing care for children and adolescent patients and ability to provide this knowledge in assessment and planning of care. Must have basic understanding of licensing, regulatory and accreditation requirements. Must have knowledge/expertise in staffing and FTE management and experience in development/management of a departmental budget. Must have basic computer skills including word processing, management of spreadsheets, and communication systems.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

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

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

nursing supervision: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Registered Nurse license in Texas (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (Required)

Work Location:

In person Director of Nursing (DON) - RN 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars 12550 West State Highway 29, Liberty Hill, TX 78642 Full-time Meridell Achievement Center 66 reviews Full-time Director of Nursing (DON) Opportunity Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized 134-bed private psychiatric residential treatment facility located northwest of Austin. Our 60-acre campus is complete with mature oaks, rolling hills, and plenty of walking paths and outdoor spaces. We have 7 unique living units separated by gender, age, and development needs with a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports court and playing fields. We have provided exceptional care for our patients for over 50 years, specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents who have emotional, behavioral and neurobehavioral problems. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and outpatient services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.

Visit us online at:

www.meridell.com Meridell Achievement Center is seeking a versatile Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our team of registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses dedicated to the helping and healing of our child and adolescent patient population. The Director of Nursing reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the development, organization, provision, and evaluation of all nursing functions within the facility with 24/7 responsibility for those functions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities :

Utilize sound patient care standards and recognized nursing standards of practice in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and models of nursing care. Provide leadership with consideration of the organization as a whole, promoting an atmosphere of respect and encouragement for professional growth for all nursing staff members Collaborate with other facility leaders on all matters relevant to the delivery of quality patient care services Continually assess the utilization of the collaborative process among nursing staff at all levels and other disciplines/departments to ensure organized, comprehensive, efficient, and effective patient care Other duties as reasonably assigned What do our current nursing leaders value at Meridell and UHS? 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.

Benefits for DON include:

Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries Challenging and rewarding work environment HealthStream on-line 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 About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Job Requirements:

Education/Licensure :

RN licensed in state of Texas. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) with psychiatric emphasis required.

Experience :

Minimum of five (5) years of psychiatric nursing experience with progressive supervisory experience

Knowledge and Skills :

Must be able to define his/her nursing care philosophy and standards of care. Must have knowledge of accepted standards of psychiatric nursing care for children and adolescent patients and ability to provide this knowledge in assessment and planning of care. Must have basic understanding of licensing, regulatory and accreditation requirements. Must have knowledge/expertise in staffing and FTE management and experience in development/management of a departmental budget. Must have basic computer skills including word processing, management of spreadsheets, and communication systems.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

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

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

nursing supervision: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Registered Nurse license in Texas (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Liberty Hill, TX 78642 (Required)

Work Location:

In person