Director of Nursing

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare•Kissimmee, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Park Place Behavioral Health Care, we've been leading the way in mental health and substance use disorder services since 1976. As a multi-site facility, we provide a full spectrum of innovative behavioral health services tailored to meet the needs of both inpatient and outpatient clients. We're more than just a workplace. We’re a mission-driven community dedicated to improving lives. Every member of our team plays a vital role in empowering individuals and families to achieve wellness, live self-directed lives, and reach their full potential. Join our team of over 300 passionate professionals and become part of something meaningful. We’re proud to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every voice matters. We know that embracing different backgrounds and perspectives not only strengthens our culture but also enhances the care we provide. The Director of Nursing supervises and directs the entire nursing staff across departments. This position requires a qualified administrator who can appropriately integrate with the staff and other department staff that provide and contribute to Client care. He/she implements several important functions including information synthesis, business management, planning, human resource management, and supervision. He/She is responsible for taking all reasonable steps to assure that the optimal achievable quality of care is provided. Knows DSM-5 nomenclature, Baker Act Law/Marchman Act Law and criteria, DCF Program Standards, CARF Accreditation Standards and best practices in nursing care.

Requirements

Must be a registered nurse in the State of Florida with appropriate education, experience, licensure and demonstrated ability in nursing practice and administration.
Minimum of five year’s experience as a general staff nurse with psychiatric inpatient or clinical experience.
Minimum of three years’ experience in management/supervision.
Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
A valid Class E Drivers’ License for positions that require driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when required.

Nice To Haves

Knows DSM-5 nomenclature, Baker Act Law/Marchman Act Law and criteria, DCF Program Standards, CARF Accreditation Standards and best practices in nursing care.

Responsibilities

Will directly and indirectly supervises ALL nurses including per diem staff and across the Agency. These responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Effectively manages and directs the Nursing Staff while providing regular operational and clinical supervision.
Interview, hire and train Nursing staff and ensure the departments are staffed 24/7/365 with Nursing as indicated by law and applicable guidelines, and that maintains the safety of clients and staff.
Be readily available during daily operating hours and on-call by phone after hours for clinical consultation with staff in support of staff and clients in need of assistance.
Be readily available to fill in gaps in nursing coverage when needed.
Participates in the investigation of incident reports and client complaints.
Demonstrates ability to manage human resources so that both the Agency and the employee’s benefit. This management includes objectively interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating and counseling.
Develops, initiates, and maintains Policies & Procedures to be followed by staff which will promote the physical and emotional health of the client and which will hasten his/her rehabilitation and adjustment during and after treatment.
Ensure no more than a 5% annual accrual in overtime hours for nursing.
Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.