DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join UHS as a Director of Nursing – Behavioral Health in Orlando, Florida, United States. Responsibilities About University Behavioral Center University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults.
Benefits & Compensation
- In-house Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (20 CEUs)
- Career development opportunities across UHS and 300+ locations
- Diverse programming to expand your experience
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Pet Insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UHS as a Director of Nursing – Behavioral Health.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will integrate and coordinate a patient-centric nursing strategy while ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care. They will also participate in strategic planning and manage nursing teams to achieve institutional goals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current professional nursing license in Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with a Master's degree strongly preferred. At least three years of progressive nursing management experience in a behavioral health setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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