Director of Nursing
Job description
Cedar Grove RTC, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a 45-bed CARF-accredited facility that treats young men, ages 11-17, who are struggling with Sexual/or mental health issues. As a DON you will have the opportunity to be a part of the senior management team which directly impacts decisions made at the facility.
Our facility and our wooded setting create a secure, therapeutic environment for students to gain a new outlook on their lives, learn how to manage their triggers, and start blazing their trails for success.
JOB SUMMARY
Directs or coordinates development of staff and operation of nursing department. Develops, implements, and manages nursing activities. Responsible for coordinating provision of twenty-four hour nursing coverage for facility. May administer medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy. Ensures compliance with nursing care standards established by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and adherence to facility objectives and policies pertaining to nursing administration. Participates in Quality Assurance Programs. Advises medical staff, department heads and administrator in matters related to nursing service.
The DON has broad responsibility to protect the facility’s assets from loss, and is responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts. This includes advising management and administration on all potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure.
- Meaningful work-making a difference in young peoples' lives
- Healthy, respectful and team-based work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401K with company match
- An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Residential Counselor is providing excellent direction, comfort, and security to the residents and families you interact with, at their most vulnerable times.
- Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers nurses and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.
- Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement.
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
Qualifications:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and at least 2 years experience in the nursing field. One (1) year experience in managerial or supervisory capacity at or above the level of Nurse Supervisor. Must be a registered nurse licensed to practice nursing in the state where the facility if located. Experience in mental health field preferred but not required. Must be CPR certified.
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
____2.Observes, evaluates, and implements appropriate treatment for students symptoms and behaviors and any subsequent treatment and/or interventions and records same in the medical record according to facility policy.
____3.Formulates, implements and evaluates nursing treatment/ care plans. Updates care plan as necessary.
____4.Ensures appropriate and timely reporting of occurrences by maintaining a Healthcare Peer Review Reporting system
____5.Collects and screens all reports.
____7.Identifies actual and potential risk situations and facilitates the determination of causative factors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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