Director of Nursing Behavioral Health

Bileddo Associates • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Department Nursing Director is responsible for the 24-hour, seven-day-a-week functions of clinical nursing unit(s). The director administers, plans, and evaluates department activities to ensure quality patient care. The role develops goals, policies, and procedures; prepares and submits operating and capital budgets; participates in multidisciplinary quality improvement teams; and consults with staff, physicians, and other departments as needed. The director manages staffing patterns with assistance from Nurse Managers, Assistant Nurse Managers, and House Supervisors on a shift-to-shift basis, follows the organization’s policies and procedures, participates in the Quality Improvement process, and adheres to healthcare standards of behavior.

The employer is a 510-plus-bed facility with a mental health facility on campus, as well as a comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital. The organization also describes itself as the area’s only Atrial Fibrillation Certified hospital and notes several other accreditations and recognitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of five years of management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, plan, and evaluate the activities of clinical nursing department(s) to ensure quality patient care.
• Develop departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and submit operating and capital budgets.
• Participate in multidisciplinary quality improvement teams and the Quality Improvement process.
• Consult with staff, physicians, and other departments as needed.
• Manage staffing patterns with Nurse Managers, Assistant Nurse Managers, and House Supervisors on a shift-to-shift basis.
• Follow the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Adhere to healthcare standards of behavior.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director