DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Responsibilities

Director of Nursing Pediatrics/Residential 

***$20,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS***

North Star Behavioral Health is one of Alaska’s premier mental health facilities offering hope and healing for children, teens and adults who struggle with psychiatric or substance abuse issues. We also offer military-specific care to first responders, service members, veterans and dependents at the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital. We provide an environment that puts patient care first through excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families we treat, at their most vulnerable times. When you work at North Star Behavioral Health, you are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peers and leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. With us, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through robust continuing education opportunities and career advancement with UHS!

Shift: 8-hour shift, Mon-Fri 

Visit us at:  www.northstarbehavioral.com

Our Director of Nursing is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of all aspects of the Pediatric and Residential unit(s) nursing care delivery system.  Director of Nursing will assure quality nursing care, serve actively and constructively as member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, support the organization and program treatment philosophy; and ensure the safety and well-being of patients as well as ensure programs are in compliance with regulatory requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provides leadership through assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of direct patient care services provided in each clinical area.
• Assures compliance with all standards and policies of the Facility.
• Provides communication of changing clinical or reportable conditions to appropriate administrative personnel.
• Supports and participates in hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities.
• Plans and delivers nursing education to both nursing personnel and hospital as a whole.
• Serves as a clinical resource person to staff members in their daily activities.
• Creates and maintains effective communication and integration of services among units/departments.
• Directs and participates in the development, implementation and communication of goals, policies, guidelines and standards for the nursing department in accordance with the institutions policies and objectives, and JCAHO, HCFA and licensing standards.
• Promotes a safe and positive working environment
• Directs nursing performance improvement activities and nursing competencies
• Assists RN Managers and HR Department with hiring and selection processes through screening, interviewing and making recommendations for hire. Anticipates staffing trends and needs and proactively offers staffing solutions.
• Oversees the productive and efficient staffing of units based on a thorough understanding of the correlation between patient census and FTE standards; ensures RN Managers and Scheduler work effectively together on the staffing function.
• Provides clinical supervision and assists staff in planning patient care
• Provides feedback to staff on performance, reinforcing desired behaviors and teambuilding efforts and intervening promptly in deficiencies to reduce turnover rate and formal performance measures.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and sets a strong therapeutic tone for patient interventions; works diligently to reduce the occurrences of physical restraint and seclusion of patients.
• Reviews safety, risk management, infection control and incident reports to identify and discuss trends with nursing staff.
• Reviews and analyzes patient chart data for nursing improvement opportunities in the areas of programming and core delivery
• Performs personnel management activities including direct staff supervision, orientation/training/development, performance management and employee relations functions; adheres to HR policies/procedures, and applicable employment laws, standards and regulations
• Partner with Clinical Therapy leadership and Physician team ensure cohesion in daily workflow and optimal programmatic implementation in order to provide the best possible care to patients
• Assisting in staffing as needed
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• 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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Job Requirements for Patient Advicate:

• This position requires a current, valid Alaska RN license with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in nursing management role required. 
  
  
• 21 years or older

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

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.

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