Director Of Nursing 1

State of Connecticut•New Haven, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC), under the umbrella of the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to join our team as a Director of Nursing 1 (PCN 142083) in New Haven. This position will provide clinical and administrative oversight within our mental health center, and ensure that our center complies with regulatory oversight requirements. The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve. The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 60-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction. Founded in 1966, CMHC is a partnership between DHMAS and the Yale Department of Psychiatry. Each year over 4,000 people receive a variety of recovery-oriented services at CMHC and its satellite clinics. CMHC is nationally recognized for its scientific research into the causes and treatment of mental illness and addiction. The Abraham Ribicoff Research Facilities include multiple research programs in a variety of areas. CMHC is also a major training site for individuals pursuing careers in mental health fields including psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, and pastoral care.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a health care organization and/or facility or hospital nursing.
Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practices in appropriate specialty.
Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices.
Ability to develop strategic plans.
Knowledge of behavioral health nursing.
Knowledge of nursing administration.
Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of principles and practices of infection control related to infections and preventable diseases.
Knowledge of current developments in field of nursing including current complexities of the healthcare industry.
Knowledge of trend variance analysis.
Knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting.
Knowledge of marketing.
Considerable interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on an inpatient unit with 3 shifts
Experience in mental health nursing, working with patients with mental health and cooccurring disorders
Experience managing and supervising large groups of professional and paraprofessional nursing staff, including developing schedules and overseeing staffing patterns
Experience liaising with other disciplines and agency leadership.
Experience with crisis management and multi-tasking.
Experience working with regulatory bodies and creating corrective action plans.
Incumbents in this class serving in the capacity of the Nurse Executive are required to possess a master's degree in nursing, social or behavioral science, public health administration, health care administration, hospital administration or a related field.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative supervision, conduct staff evaluations, and maintain effective nursing leadership across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
Conduct routine rounds to identify care, practice, and service issues, and implement corrective action plans to uphold regulatory standards.
Oversee staffing patterns, ensure adequate unit and shift coverage, and support staff competency through training and development programs.
Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing and clinical activities; develop program goals, objectives, and policies aligned with current standards and research.
Maintain stakeholder relationships, ensure safe and high‑quality patient care, and lead quality improvement initiatives for nursing services.
Build productive teams, intervene in crises, investigate incidents, and prepare necessary reports while leading and participating in meetings.
Coordinate 24‑hour nursing coverage, support recruitment and hiring efforts, provide direct patient care as needed, and represent nursing services when appropriate.
Directs or assists with direction of staff and operation of nursing/clinical department.
Directs or assists with planning and managing of nursing/clinical activities.
Develops or assists with formulation of program goals and objectives.
Develops or assists in development of related policy incorporating current nursing/clinical research and professionally recognized standards.
Develops or assists in development and implementation of plans for care.
Interprets and administers pertinent laws.
Evaluates staff.
Prepares or assists in preparation of budget.
Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of department who might impact on program activities.
Makes rounds to determine quality of nursing care.
Assures optimal quality of care is provided in a safe environment.
Develops and/or implements effective ongoing programs to measure, assess and improve quality of nursing care, treatment and services delivered to patients.
Oversees programming for facility personnel to improve knowledge and practices of infection control.
Develops productive work teams.
Intervenes in crisis situations and investigates all unusual incidents.
Protects human and civil rights of patients and/or clients and staff.
Compiles data and prepares periodic reports.
Leads and participates in meetings.
Responsible for coordinating and providing twenty-four hour nursing coverage for facility or assigned unit(s).
Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection.
May provide direct patient and/or client care.
May speak on behalf of nursing/clinical services.
May oversee other disciplines including but not limited to pharmacy, respiratory therapy or social work.
May participate in strategic planning.
Performs related duties as required.