DIR - NURSING

Responsibilities

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the provision of nursing care services, which includes all services provided by the nursing component of Clinical Services.  This position ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs and services consistent with the facility’s goals and objectives and actively participates in a leadership role, consulting with facility management in designing and providing patient care and services.  The position additionally directs Laboratory, Pharmacy & Nutrition Services.

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents is a unique acute care, inpatient specialty hospital with 110 licensed beds, including Med Surg. and Residential Treatment Center; staffed by the finest physicians and treatment teams. We treat patients, ages 2-22 who have chronic illnesses, brain injuries and neurobehavioral disorders with co-behavioral issues.

Cumberland is a beautifully designed hospital:

• Staffed with excellent physicians and over 275 devoted employees, all dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients!
• Surrounded by 100 spacious acres of sprawling countryside, rolling hills, waterways and wildlife;
• Year-round, accredited school system for our patients;
• Therapy animals that provide daily interaction with our patients, including rabbits, dogs and goats;
• Enjoyable patient activities include a swimming pool, exercise room, music, art and playgrounds;
• Peaceful environment where patients flourish as their minds and bodies heal while treated with the utmost care.

Conveniently located in eastern Virginia; we enjoy all 4 seasons, local beaches, fishing, water sports, golfing, hiking, sporting events, museums, regional festivals, historic Williamsburg, Jamestown, Richmond and less than 3 hour's drive to Shenandoah or Washington, DC

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.  Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.

Knowledge: A thorough knowledge of the field of medical rehabilitation; nursing and the nursing process, of laws and requirements governing rehabilitation and nursing practice and of management principles.  Demonstrates knowledge of fiscal management and reimbursement.  A thorough knowledge of Joint Commission and state licensure regulations.

Experience: A minimum of five years experience in nursing administration and/or dedicated leadership experience in psychiatric or rehabilitative nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Maintains a current license in nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Maintain current CPI (bi-annually), CPR (BLS Provider annually) First Aid (two years) Certifications. In order to operate Cumberland’s vehicles, a current Virginia driver’s license with a good driving record (minimum of 1 points) is required.

Physical Requirements:    Position responsibilities require a very moderate level of physical exertion:  some mobility between buildings; ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.  Frequent sitting with ability to change positions, stand or walk.  Ability to perform CPR and CPI for physically managing an aggressive patient.

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.

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