Chief Nursing Officer

Company: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Location: Lexington
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

• Nursing, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Director of Nursing, Nursing Director, Nursing Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
• Day
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• The Ridge Behavioral Health System Job Description Responsibilities The Ridge Behavioral Health System Located in the heart of the bluegrass in Lexington, KY, The Ridge Behavioral Health System provides psychiatric and substance use treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, individual counseling, as well as telehealth and medication management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 36-years and feature an incredibly accomplished, industry recognized and tenured medical staff. We are a proud teaching facility and routine pilot site for research and new programs. And, The Ridge was--the recipient of the UHS 2019 Service Excellence Award and continues to rank at the top of the organization for quality and service metrics. For more information about The Ridge Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at: https://ridgebhs.com/ The Chief Nursing Officer is a key member of The Ridge 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 CNO participates in the hospital's strategic planning and contributes to the achievement of institutional goals and objectives. The Chief Nursing Officer will focus on 5 key areas: People, Service, Quality, Growth, and Finance PEOPLE: Creates an environment which supports employee development and teamwork to deliver compassionate patient care in a safe environment. SERVICE: Creates systems, processes and care standards to support the delivery of patient care in a safe, fiscally sound environment of service excellence. QUALITY : Provides accessible, timely, efficient, cost effective care by utilizing evidenced -based practice and continuous performance improvement. GROWTH/COMMUNITY: Fosters an environment that supports growth and community through activities, partnerships and shared goals. FINANCE: Supports an environment of financial stability to achieve the UHS mission and strategy. What do our current nursing leaders value at The Ridge 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. That we have an active Nursing Council based on shared governance and evidence-based practice. That 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. That we offer and support real 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, that UHS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the work/life needs of our senior leaders.-- Benefits for CNO include:
  • 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
  • Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs)
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! If you would like to learn more before applying, please contact Scott Errickson, Program Manager-Nurse Recruitment at (484) 584-2725, or via email at Scott.Errickson@UHSinc.com One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Job Requirements:
    • Licensure: Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the state of employment.
    • 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.
    • Five 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
    • Proficiency with common computer based applications such as electronic mail, word processing and various databases, whether PC, network or mainframe based.
    • Travel Requirements: Occasional US travel to conferences and UHS management meetings. 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. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449 . Are you interested in learning more about opportunities with The Ridge Behavioral Health System? The Ridge Behavioral Health System is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation.
      
      UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS" or "UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware, Inc.
      
      The Ridge Behavioral Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, openly supports and fully commits to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of all 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.

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