Director of Nursing - Psych Acute
About The Position
This position holds twenty-four hour responsibility to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care in the Behavioral Health unit, in accordance with the Registered Nurse Practice Act, Standard of Practice, and facility policies and procedures. The Director of Nursing collaborates with the Program Director in the implementation of the philosophy and objectives for Behavioral Health. This role supervises and coordinates all nursing activities to achieve and maintain efficient and competent nursing practices and promotes harmonious relationships among personnel supervised, medical staff, patients, and internal customers. The Director defines and prioritizes goals for self and subordinates, evaluates the performance of nursing personnel and nursing care, and suggests modifications. Oversees the provision of patient care for adults and older adult patients.
Requirements
- Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
- Five (5) years Psychiatric Nursing experience.
- Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Responsibilities
- Twenty-four hour responsibility to supervise, coordinate and evaluate nursing care in the Behavioral Health unit, in accordance with the Registered Nurse Practice Act, Standard of Practice and facility policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Program Director in the implementation of the philosophy and objectives for Behavioral Health.
- Supervise/coordinate all nursing activities to achieve and maintain efficient and competent nursing practices and promote harmonious relationships among personnel supervised, medical staff, patients and internal customers.
- Define and prioritize goals for self and subordinates.
- Evaluate performance of nursing personnel and nursing care and suggests modifications.
- Oversees the provision of patient care for adults and older adult patients.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
