Assistant Director of Nursing- Behavioral Health

Responsibilities

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital has a Assistant Director of Nursing Position.

[ Please note, this is a working supervisory position]

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is a psychiatric hospital that began offering substance abuse and mental health services in 2002. Primarily established to house adolescents, Lighthouse has transitioned to offering a full spectrum of acute inpatient services to adults and seniors as well. Since 2010, Lighthouse has expanded its mental health and substance abuse services. In 2013, Lighthouse opened a 28-day inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation unit—the first of its kind in the Grand Strand area. In 2015, Lighthouse opened an acute adolescent unit to meet the needs of teens and their families in the Grand Strand. In 2022, Lighthouse opened an Adult Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program. At Lighthouse, we strive to perform at a high level for our patients and their families.

General Purpose of Job: The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) provides assistance and supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in the management of daily Nursing Care as well as leadership, administrative direction, and supervision of staff. ADON is a seasoned professional who sets the example by leading and mentoring RN’s, LPN’s, Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) and ancillary staff members.

We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team as we set out to be the provider of choice for psychiatric care!

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation, Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
About Universal Health Services

If you would like to learn more about the Assistant Director of Nursing position before applying, please contact Shayla Stokely, Director of Human Resources, at shayla.stokely1@uhsinc.com

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 since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Current license to practice nursing in South Carolina (unencumbered).
Current BLS and First Aid Certification.
Required experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting
Managerial experience, preferred.

EEO Statement

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