Acute-Dir Nursing- Mental Health 155

Telecare Corporation•Oakland, CA

11d•$180,140 - $222,526•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the administration of member care systems and care in nursing areas and departments at Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility, a 26-bed hospital providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults over age 18. The DON plans, organizes, directs, and controls nursing services and ensures the department delivers safe, therapeutically effective care in compliance with applicable regulations and standards. This is a full-time, onsite role in Oakland, California, with a Sunday–Thursday schedule; hours may vary. The DON participates in a scheduled Administrator On Call coverage rotation and must monitor and respond to work-related communications while on call. The role may involve travel to assist at other Telecare facilities.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a master’s degree in psychiatric nursing or a related field with experience in administration; a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field with psychiatric nursing experience and two years of nursing administration experience; or four years of nursing administration or supervisory experience with psychiatric nursing experience.
Hold a current, valid California RN license.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold CPR, BLS AHA, and CPI certifications (hands-on course) by the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certifications throughout employment.
Complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step tuberculosis PPD test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions checks, and degree or license verification with acceptable results.
If the position requires driving, have and maintain a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance.
Demonstrate excellent communication, attention to detail, critical thinking, flexibility, adaptability, commitment to development, self-motivation, and goal orientation.
Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships.
Be able to give professional presentations to small and large groups as needed.
Be able to prepare training curricula, action plans, and professional reports.
Be able to analyze data and use gap identification for process-improvement planning and action-plan implementation.
Participate in the scheduled on-call rotation, monitor communications, and respond according to operational protocols.

Nice To Haves

MSN in Nursing or current enrollment in an MSN program.
Six years of nursing experience, including four years in psychiatric nursing and two years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and control nursing services.
Participate in the Administrator On Call coverage rotation with other facility leadership.
Develop departmental goals, objectives, performance standards, policies, and procedures, and organize the department to meet legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
Advise the Administrator when evaluating procedural changes related to member care.
Use management practices that empower staff, set clear expectations, provide frequent feedback, and support continuous quality improvement.
Promote effective professional relationships and communication within the department and across departments.
Collaborate with administrative staff on strategic planning to support the facility’s ongoing effectiveness.
Assist at other Telecare facilities as needed, which may involve travel.
Establish staffing requirements and recommend personnel numbers and classifications to administration.
Direct recruitment and selection and, when necessary, disciplinary action within the Nursing Department.
Implement the safety program and participate in reducing Workers’ Compensation.
Establish standards for procurement of departmental supplies and equipment.
Manage the Nursing Department within allocated budget parameters and participate in fiscal budget development.
Ensure the nursing department complies with applicable state, federal, and local licensing regulations and requirements.
Oversee medication management, infection control, and prevention standards.
Collaborate with the leadership team and departments on quality initiatives.
Coordinate nursing services with clinical and ancillary services and promote cost-effective use of personnel, supplies, and equipment.
Participate in and encourage staff participation in activities, including professional and trade organizations, that promote mental health services.
Establish standards for safe and therapeutically effective care.
Assess the quality of care provided by the Nursing Department and ensure sound practice.
Establish and maintain a Nursing Department Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program, collaborating with other departments, providing employee education, monitoring standards, and addressing barriers to high-quality care.
Participate actively in committees concerning member safety, nursing policies, practices, and procedures.
Take responsibility for professional growth and the ongoing professional development of nursing staff.
If employed at an inpatient program, assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.