Nurse Administrator

Center For Discovery • Plano, TX

218d • $79,000 - $98,000

About The Position

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve. Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH's eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options. The Nurse Administrator will provide supervision over other nurses and have administrative duties, consulting with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions are achieved, and carrying out all orders received, with appropriate information sharing with the Program Director and Facility Manager.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state of employment
• Bachelors of Nursing preferred
• Two years' experience with compliance and personnel management preferred
• Experience with adolescent psychiatric care preferred

Responsibilities

• Completing H&P upon admission for each client
• Developing and initiating the Nursing Care Plan
• Facilitating therapeutic groups
• Availability for consultation after hours and returns telephone calls/pages within a ten-minute time frame
• Meeting regularly with medical staff to discuss client treatment
• Performing primary first aid and determining need for physician notification
• Consulting with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions
• Meeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, and administering all prescription medication
• Responsibility for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reporting information to the Program Director and Facility
• Understanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethics
• Demonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Training in best practices for telehealth
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree