DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON)

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.

Hospital Website: https://gulfportbehavioral.com

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 keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent 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 hospital’s 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 do our current nursing leaders value at Gulfport 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.  We have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice.  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.  We provide and support a 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, UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our leadership team. 

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 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
• Relocation Support available
• Pet Insurance

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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 

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 nation’s 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. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, our annual revenues during 2024 were approximately $15.8 billion. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #299 on the Fortune 500; and ranked #399 among U.S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World’s Largest Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company’s founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 28 inpatient acute care hospitals, 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. It acts as the advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust (NYSE:UHT). For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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