Overview Join to apply for the DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) role at Gulfport Behavioral Health System Gulfport Behavioral Health System is an acute behavioral health hospital on the Mississippi Gulf Coast providing inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient services to children, adolescents, and adults. We have served our community for over 30 years and our Patriot Support Program provides inpatient around-the-clock mental health treatment to help military members and their families, veterans, and first responders cope with stressful issues every day. Responsibilities Director of Nursing Opportunity Gulfport Behavioral Health System is an acute behavioral health hospital on the Mississippi Gulf Coast providing inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient services to children, adolescents, and adults. We have served our community for over 30-years and our Patriot Support Program provides inpatient around-the-clock mental health treatment to help military members and their families, veterans, and first responders cope with stressful issues every day. The Director of Nursing is a key member of the Gulfport Leadership Team who will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a focus on patient care; ensuring delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care in line with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements. The DON participates in the hospitals strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The Director of Nursing will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance. What our current nursing leaders value at Gulfport and UHS includes autonomy at the facility level with clinical and educational support from corporate, a Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice, internal leadership and clinical education with tuition assistance and continuing education allowances, career advancement opportunities including the COO-in-Training program, and a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Senior Nursing Benefits Include Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career HealthStream online learning catalogue with 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 Relocation support available Pet insurance More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com How to learn more : If you would like to learn more before applying, please contact Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at (228) 236-2129, or via email at Cynthia.Render-Leach@uhsinc.com Qualifications Job Requirements: Licensure: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of MS. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing is strongly 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. Demonstrated knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Three or more years of progressive nursing management experience in behavioral health setting Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others activities with demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment About Universal Health Services One of the nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Our operating philosophy is to provide compassionate care to patients and their families, with a strategy that includes building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in growing markets and investing in the people and equipment needed for success. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and operates 28 inpatient acute care hospitals, 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient sites, an insurance offering, and various related services in 39 U.S. States, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. 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. 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