Director Nursing Behavioral Health

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Tucson, AZ

13h

About The Position

Responsible for developing and directing patient care services for the market’s cardiovascular service line. The position directs Patient Care Navigators and the Chest Pain Coordinator and serves as the department administrator. It establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards, and objectives; directs staff and workflow; and has budgetary or fiscal accountability. The role is accountable around the clock for effective department operations and provides leadership supporting the hospital’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives, with a focus on patients, physicians, employees, volunteers, and the community. It is also accountable for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination, and integration of department services and standards of care into the hospital’s primary function. Duties include approving timekeeping and supply orders, evaluating employees, meeting applicable regulatory standards, and leading department strategic planning. The director oversees finance, growth, people, quality, service, and community responsibilities. This includes budget preparation and adherence, supply chain management, productivity and cost monitoring, staff development and supervision, compliance with regulatory requirements, quality reporting, patient and physician experience improvement, equipment maintenance oversight, and participation in organization-sponsored events. Other related tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing or a related field.
Five to seven years of acute care hospital experience specializing in cardiovascular services.
Registered Nurse license in the state of Arizona.
BLS and ACLS certifications.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of acute care/cardiovascular hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and adhere to the department budget based on volume.
Manage the supply chain for department needs.
Monitor productivity and cost per unit of service against budget guidelines and implement action plans when variances occur.
Plan work assignments and resource allocation with consideration for timeliness and financial impact.
Support organizational strategies to increase volume.
Mentor and develop staff.
Conduct new employee onboarding in accordance with the onboarding system.
Hire, terminate, train, evaluate, and supervise staff to provide professional, courteous, and timely services.
Review turnover trends and develop action plans to address unanticipated variances.
Promote employee engagement through staff participation in department operations and activities.
Manage staff to ensure compliance with applicable standards, organizational policies and procedures, standards of behavior, and safety guidelines.
Enhance communication among staff levels, departments, and customers to promote a caring and respectful work environment.
Provide direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensure follow-through.
Cultivate and promote staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the department environment.
Assist with the formation, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, job descriptions, and competencies.
Make necessary edits in the Kronos time management system and payroll.
Maintain and monitor The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.
Gather and report quality indicators generated by department activity.
Support organizational strategies to meet core measure goals.
Develop and implement action plans to improve patient experience and overall patient satisfaction scores.
Engage physicians to promote physician relations and satisfaction.
Promote positive patient experiences through various stages of care and promote excellence in patient experience.
Work effectively with management and staff to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Ensure proper function, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation and equipment, including repair records, service contracts, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Participate in organization-sponsored events.
Perform other related jobs, tasks, or responsibilities as assigned.