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.

SummitRidge Hospital provides quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services in Lawrenceville, GA, approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Registered Nurses provide caring and professional inpatient, outpatient and support services to adults and adolescents suffering from psychiatric or addictive disorders. Additionally, the Geriatric unit provides acute care for seniors in psychiatric crisis. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing with recent behavioral health experience. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates patient care activities within designated services, adhering to the Hospital's mission, vision, philosophies, goals, and management principles, with understanding and knowledge of current legal implications. Works with department managers of other areas to assure the appropriate and smooth integrations of shared functions in the provision of patient services.

The Director of Nursing, SummitRidge, is responsible, either personally or through delegation, for:

1. Integrating SummitRidge Nursing Department into the SummitRidge Hospital's primary functional areas.

2. Interpreting and enforcing the mission, vision, philosophy, and objectives of SummitRidge Hospital.

3. Coordinating and integrating services both inside and outside SummitRidge.

4. Identifying budgetary needs with supervisors for designated areas.

5. Participating with other managers in the preparation of a budget, which allows for adequate personnel, supplies, equipment, and physical facilities for the provision of patient care.

6. Participating on assigned hospital and/or departmental committees and assuming leadership roles as indicated.

7. Serving as an administrative resource person giving assistance with patient care problems and personal management concerns.

8. Having 24-hour responsibility for the management of patient care areas at SummitRidge.

9. Developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide, support, and develop SummitRidge Nursing Department.

10. Utilizing management skills in problem identification and resolution related to nursing standards, staff performance, and implementation of the nursing process.