Director of Nursing opportunity with one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America?s Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago. Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. Riveredge Hospital is a 210-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services and trauma-informed care to children, adolescents and adults. The hospital offers inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and community residential programs. Riveredge is a Joint Commission approved, Top Performer and state licensed facility focused on short-term crisis stabilization programs. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs through our inpatient, partial, outpatient and residential services.

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the DON has shared responsibility for directing the Clinical Departments and ensuring that policy, program and service is consistent with the Hospital's mission and values. Oversees and monitors compliance with Hospital/Corporate policies and procedures and various regulatory/governmental agencies. Manages the Registry program and assures staffing grids are maintained. Serves as primary back-up to Chief Nursing Officer.

Minimum BSN Degree, MSN preferred, with commensurate psychiatric experience.

A minimum of three (3) years experience in a leadership role in a hospital setting, preferably behavioral.

Licensed as a registered Nurse in Illinois. A thorough knowledge of JCAHO, Medicare, OSHA regulation and all other state and federal Regulatory standards.