The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is responsible for the clinical practice of nursing which includes assisting the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) in directing all services provided by the Nursing Department including the onboarding and ongoing educational and competency processes. As a member of nursing leadership, 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 by consulting with facility management in designing and providing total patient care and services. Under the direction of the CNO, the ADON position is an integral component of nursing services performance improvement activities. The ADON will be a part of the Senior Leadership team and will be in the call rotation for the Administrator on Call.

The Infection Control Practitioner is responsible for the development and implementation of an infection control program for all inpatient and partial hospital programs to include the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection to reduce the risks of acquiring and transmitting infection among patients and employees.  The Infection Control Practitioner provides employee health services, patient and staff education, and coordinates the Infection Control function.  The Infection Control Practitioner functions in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Southern Crescent BHS and the Standards of Practice of the Center for Disease Control.

COMPETITIVE PAY

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

25 DAYS PAID TIME OFF

401K WITH MATCH

STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Anchor Hospital is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times.  Supportive and responsive leadership.  You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry.  Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. 

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.

Southern Crescent Behavioral Health System is comprised of three (3) facilities: Anchor Hospital, Crescent Pines Hospital Campus, and the Riverdale Outpatient Campus. Providing a myriad of behavioral health services across the continuum from inpatient through outpatient treatment, we treat adolescent through geriatric patients. We are currently seeking energetic and dynamic applicants for the position of ADON/Infection Control Nurse for Anchor Hospital.