Director of Nursing

Flyland Recovery Network•Lake Worth Beach, FL

About The Position

The Director of Nursing provides nursing assessments; formulates initial treatment, discharge, and aftercare plans; and oversees patients’ medical and psychiatric management in coordination with the attending physician. The role participates in the Treatment Team and contributes to development of the Master Treatment Plan. It supervises and trains nursing staff and coordinates nursing care, medication management, patient education, physician orders, referrals, laboratory work, and discharge planning. The Director of Nursing also chairs the infection control committee and collects and reports related data. The position maintains patient medical records and communicates relevant medication, medical, and treatment information to physicians, therapists, staff, patients, and families. It provides individual therapy at least weekly to patients regarding their medications and related health education, as well as groups as scheduled. The role documents patient and group progress, participates in performance improvement activities, and responds to emergencies. The Director of Nursing reports to the CEO and is supervised by the Medical Director. The position is non-exempt and offers an annual salary of $85,000–$95,000.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
At least 2 years of experience in a psychiatric or substance-abuse setting.
Current Florida Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
Adherence to the Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare Code of Ethics.
Knowledge of DCF guidelines and Joint Commission standards.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Knowledge of state and federal patient-confidentiality statutes.
Knowledge of drug-free workplace policies, workplace violence, and the Corporate Integrity and Compliance Program.
Ability to demonstrate objectivity and maturity under stress, respond positively to changing situations, and communicate effectively.
Knowledge of medication actions, side effects, and contraindications.
Familiarity with community resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an inpatient or residential psychiatric or substance-abuse setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in interdisciplinary treatment-plan meetings and notify the Medical Director of patients’ compliance with psychiatric medication orders and possible medication reactions.
Maintain written records in patient charts and for the Medical Director of medications ordered and discontinued.
Communicate medication changes, possible side effects, and other medical issues to patients’ primary therapists.
Supervise and train nursing staff.
Communicate medical problems that may interfere with patients’ program participation to their primary therapists.
Review and update medication-management policies and procedures.
Chair the infection control committee and collect and report data.
Participate in discharge-planning meetings and complete discharge summaries, including medical and pharmacological treatment information.
Complete the initial nursing assessment within 48 hours.
Share relevant information obtained from patients or families with the treatment team throughout the program.
Collaborate with medical staff to provide medical and nursing care.
Provide individual therapy at least weekly on medications, medication use, and special medical conditions requiring patient education.
Document client progress or regression according to established policies and procedures.
Perform clinical nursing activities safely and professionally and comply with nursing care standards.
Coordinate and ensure communication and completion of physician laboratory orders and outside-physician referrals.
Coordinate patients’ medical appointments with the laboratory as ordered by physicians.
Notify the medical physician promptly of abnormal medical-service reports and changes in patients’ medical condition.
Immediately notify the medical physician of medical emergencies and call emergency rescue services when warranted to protect patient safety.
Educate patients about medications, their use, possible side effects, interactions with other medications and foods, and safe administration.
Complete continuing education and in-service training as required by policies and procedures.
Obtain physician admission orders when patients arrive.
Immediately report abuse of patient rights.
Provide groups as scheduled and document them accurately, legibly, clearly, and concisely on the appropriate form.
Participate in performance-improvement monitoring and evaluation activities.
Act decisively and effectively in managing staff, patients, and other employees during emergencies.
Maintain open communication with facility staff, attending clinicians and physicians, patients, and families; liaise with community agencies, vendors, and health services.
Perform other duties as needed.