Acute-Dir Nursing- Mental Health 155

Main Template•Oakland, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for administering member-care systems and nursing care across 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; ensures regulatory compliance and safe, effective care; manages departmental staffing, supplies, and budget; and works with facility leadership and other departments on strategic planning and quality initiatives. The role participates in a scheduled Administrator On Call (AOC) rotation with other facility leaders. While on call, the employee must monitor communications and respond to work-related needs within the applicable timeframe and operational protocols. The role may also provide assistance at other Telecare facilities, which may involve travel. This is an onsite position in Oakland, California, with a full-time Sunday–Thursday schedule; hours may vary.

Requirements

Current, valid California RN license.
Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a master’s degree in psychiatric nursing or a related field with administration experience; a bachelor’s 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 supervision experience with psychiatric nursing experience.
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 certification throughout employment.
Complete applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions screening, and degree or license verification with acceptable results.
If driving is required, have a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance at employment and maintain them throughout employment.
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 form and maintain positive professional relationships.
Be able to deliver 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, identify gaps, and use findings for process-improvement planning and action-plan implementation.
Participate in the scheduled on-call rotation and remain accessible and prepared to respond to work-related needs within the designated timeframe.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 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

Demonstrate Telecare’s mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
Plan, organize, direct, and control nursing services.
Participate in the Administrator On Call coverage rotation and respond to work-related needs according to operational protocols.
Develop departmental goals, objectives, performance standards, policies, and procedures, and organize the department to meet applicable legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
Advise the Administrator on procedural changes related to member care.
Use management practices that empower staff, set clear expectations, provide frequent performance feedback, and support Continuous Quality Improvement.
Promote effective professional relationships and communication within the Nursing Department and with other departments.
Collaborate with administrative staff on strategic planning to support facility effectiveness.
Assist at other Telecare facilities as needed, potentially involving travel.
Establish staffing requirements and recommend personnel numbers and classifications to administration.
Direct recruitment, selection, and disciplinary action within the Nursing Department when necessary.
Implement the safety program and participate in reducing Workers’ Compensation.
Establish standards for procurement of departmental supplies and equipment.
Manage the Nursing Department within its allocated budget and participate in fiscal budget development.
Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and local licensing regulations and requirements.
Oversee medication management and infection control, prevention, and standards.
Collaborate with the leadership team and departments on quality initiatives.
Coordinate nursing services with clinical and ancillary services while promoting cost-effective use of personnel, supplies, and equipment.
Participate in and encourage staff participation in professional and trade organizations that promote mental health services.
Establish standards for safe and therapeutically effective care.
Assess nursing care quality and ensure sound practice.
Establish and maintain a Nursing Department Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program, including cross-department collaboration, employee education, monitoring standards, and removing barriers to high-quality care.
Participate in committees involving member safety, nursing policies, practices, and procedures.
Maintain professional growth and support the continuing professional development of nursing staff.
At an inpatient program, assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.
Monitor work communications while on call and respond within the designated timeframe.
Perform occasional driving and, if required by the position, maintain the applicable driver’s license, motor vehicle clearance, and auto insurance.