FBC Director of Nursing
About The Position
A Director of Nursing (DON) oversees nursing staff, manages patient care quality, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations while leading the nursing department strategically. This role requires strong psychosocial and clinical assessment skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, communicate effectively with professionals and clients/families, and make sound decisions in emergency situations. The Director of Nursing will be responsible for the administrative supervision of all FBC Nurses and indirect supervision of FBC Centralized nurses, as well as providing input on administrative issues involving nursing staff. They will also assist with direct clinical supervision of nursing and med tech staff.
Requirements
- Licensed as RN in NC with minimum of BSN, MSN preferred.
- Prefer four years of experience in psychiatric nursing with minimum of 3 years supervisor/management experience.
- Strong psychosocial skills.
- Strong clinical assessment skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively with professions and clients/families.
- Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- MSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leadership and management of all FBC nursing staff.
- Direct and supervise all FBC nursing staff, including indirect administrative responsibility for Centralized nursing staff.
- Monitor, maintain, and ensure standards of patient care.
- Establish, implement, and update nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives, participate in facility surveys, and collaborate with committees to address deficiencies and enhance patient outcomes.
- Develop long and short-term goals for the nursing department to align nursing services with organizational objectives and contribute to overall healthcare facility strategy.
- Provide 24/7 consultation to nursing staff.
- Pharmacy coordination and oversight.
- Participate in regularly scheduled oversight meetings to consult on and update the Medical Director and Chief Program Officer on nurses' status/issues.
- Participate in budgeting and planning activities.
- Remain updated on current nursing trends/policies/procedures and ensure all FBC nurses and medication aides are up to date.
- Provide direct nursing services when needed due to vacancies or emergencies.
- Any other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- Employee Assistant Program
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Extensive Internal Training Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
