Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing Opportunity Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents ages 7-17, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for organizing and administering the facility's nursing services, establishing goals, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring adequate numbers and qualifications of staff are available to perform nursing services. The DON is also responsible for the Infection Control (IC) program, including developing policies, establishing types of surveillance and criteria, collecting data, and implementing educational and/or corrective measures as needed. The position is eligible for an annual bonus based on department and facility performance. Benefits Tuition Assistance to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations Diverse programming to expand your experience 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 Qualifications At least 3 years of progressively responsible management and leadership role in a hospital, residential treatment center, or acute care hospital. Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Tennessee. Minimum Associate of Science in Nursing; Master of Science in Nursing 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.

Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others' activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr