Director of Nursing

Compass Health Center•Northbrook, IL

14d

About The Position

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely. About This Role We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to join our team. In partnership with the rest of the Northbrook leadership team, you will play a key role in building and shaping a strong culture at the location, while offering direct coaching and development to our team. Our location in Northbrook is our first and largest facility, and consists not only of our widest variety of programs, but also serves as a pilot site for many of our new treatment offerings.

Requirements

Hold a BSN degree
Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice in Illinois
Are certified in Healthcare Provider CPR
7+ years of progressive nursing experience, ideally with 2+ years of management experience
Mental health experience
Internal applicants must have experience successfully implementing organizational initiatives including Optimal Outcomes and Access to Care
High degree of leadership, excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational ability, and time management.
Possess excellent therapeutic communication skills
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and standing, bending, and moving
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Employee may also be required to work at multiple worksites

Responsibilities

Manage the various activities of this department and to ensure that proper and timely healthcare is provided to our patients
Maintain and implement nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practices and implementation
Oversee personnel selection, supervision practices, and ongoing training and evaluation for the nursing department
Conduct staff nurse evaluations and training regarding clinical practices, EMR use, and Compass Health Center protocols
Collaborate with staff nurses and treatment team to develop, support and coordinate services that ensure delivery of holistic and individualized quality care to Compass Health Center patients
Collaborate with Senior Director of Nursing, Chief Clinical Officer, and leaders across the organization in implementation of Compass wide initiatives, including Access to Care, Optimal Outcomes, Continuity & Excellence, and Patient & Family Engagement
Be an active participant of the Crisis Team and serve as an alternate Incident Commander
Promote customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns from patients and their families about nursing services
Assure staff is trained in fire and disaster and other emergency procedures, and evaluates performance during drills
Exercise overall related administrative functions and clinical responsibilities within the scope of nursing
Aptitude to gain working knowledge and expertise of staff nurse duties and responsibilities Perform other duties as requested