Director, Nursing Behavioral Health

Carle Foundation Hospital•Peoria, IL

37d•$58 - $99

About The Position

Responsible for strategic and operational leadership for all Greater Peoria behavioral health inpatient nursing for Carle Health. Provides oversight of the development of business, financial personnel and clinical programming that fosters growth, while meeting patient and provider expectations. Possesses overall managerial responsibilities for all aspects of patient care delivery for assigned areas of responsibility and is accountable for the operational performance, including quality of services, financial performance and competitive market position. Works closely with Medical Staff to collaborate on advancing clinical outcomes and efficiency. Ensures all functions are in compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and accrediting standards. Observes and practices within framework of the scope and standards for nurse administration.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois and
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Valid Illinois Driver's License
Valid Car Insurance
Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes
Master's Degree - required within 2 years of hire
Leadership - 3 years

Responsibilities

Displays knowledge of current and future direction of areas of patient care, especially as it relates to the application of new technology and innovations.
Implements tactics that support the strategic plan for the organization and for nursing.
Monitors and reports achievement of development and operational goals.
Demonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
Is adaptable to rapidly changing health care environment
Demonstrates and promotes systems thinking.
Assesses own personal professional and career goals and undertakes career planning.
Keeps management team, physicians and staff informed of changes
Ensures competent staff, reflective of populations served.
Assures a positive environment is developed for optimal patient care, quality, safety and experience, and employee and physician satisfaction.
Leads, supports and holds nurse managers accountable for implementing best practices in nursing.
Monitors and communicates individual and department productivity
Identifies and communicates departmental goals & holds managers accountable
Responsible for performance reviews, discipline, terminations and the interviewing and selection of staff
Provide direction related to the Illinois Nurse Practice Acts, ANA and APNA practice standards, Code of Ethics, Licensure and CEU requirements, job descriptions, professional accountability in nurse practice, APRN/ARNP licensure, training, and scope of practice
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar
Ensures competency and skills validations for all practice areas as well as inpatient behavioral health units at Methodist, Young Minds, and Proctor campuses.
Ensures that written organizational clinical policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in accordance with evidence-based practice standards
Exhibits strong commitment to patient care and high-quality services and outcomes.
Serves as a strong patient advocate
Possesses knowledge and ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory standards, ie. National Patient Safety Goals, Joint Commission, infection control practices, mental health and developmental disabilities code, and other state and federal regulations.
Assures safe environment for employees to perform their work.
Provides administrative direction to improve performance, based on monitoring and reporting of short- and long-term outcomes.
Serves as a liaison for physicians, providers, families, and patients
Demonstrates prompt and immediate follow-up of all untoward events and/or negative outcomes occurring within the scope of Carle Health facilities and units.
Monitors patient satisfaction with services
Monitors survey results. Communicates results to employees
Explores ways to improve satisfaction with care and services.
Maintains visibility and ongoing dialogue with physicians to address issues
Communicates effectively with employees.
Creates an environment conducive to the development of clinical competence, self-confidence, professional growth and job satisfaction.
Consistently demonstrates compliance with Human Resources departmental policies and procedures
Monitors and minimizes employee turnover
Collaborates with Financial Services to develop a realistic budget
Directs business development to enhance the financial stability of the services
Provides advice and recommendations for the capital budget planning process
Monitors supply expenses. Works with management team to resolve variances
Demonstrates innovation in the development and implementation of cost reduction strategies.
Monitors productivity to ensure balance of fiscal responsibility to provision of services to patients and physicians
Performs marketing services and encourages participation in community needs assessments, educational programs, health screenings and promotion of overall health and wellness resulting in a clear/positive public image of behavioral health for physicians and community.