Director of Nursing (DON) The Camp Recovery Center

The Camp Recovery Center • Santa Cruz, CA

302d • $130,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 258 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,400 beds in 38 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,500 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S. Acadia Healthcare's purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation. The Director of Nursing (DON) will oversee the operations of our free-standing treatment center, including planning, coordinating, monitoring, and supervising nursing services and the delivery of behavioral health care. We are looking for a compassionate, professional, and empathetic individual to contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• 5 or more years' nursing experience.
• 1 or more year progressive managerial experience required.
• 3 or more years behavioral health experience preferred.
• Current RN license or ability to obtain one.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

• Nurse Managers and supervisors are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Sets the vision for nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams, other departments and administration to ensure that all residents' physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
• Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel.
• Provide clinical leadership, strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff.
• Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.
• Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrated sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
• Determine, assign, and assess performance objectives for nursing department.
• Organize, coordinate, develop and review policies, procedures and nursing protocols within the facility to meet all regulatory, compliance and quality care standards.
• Responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency of the nursing department.
• Lead and develop the nursing staff within the facility, providing performance goals, feedback and development opportunities.
• Set and carry out policies, goals and procedures for their function or department.
• Evaluate the quality of care, staff's work and the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the function or department.
• Develop and oversee function or departmental budget and reporting.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Direct and conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off package including vacation, sick days, mental health days, holidays, and extended sick leave.
• Excellent training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree