Registered Nurse ( RN ) Program Director - Full-Time - Geriatric Program

Meadowview Behavioral Hospital•Peoria, IL

1d•$72,800 - $93,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Program Director for the Geriatric Program oversees daily operations of evidence-based and best-practice programming and is responsible for program development. The director provides clinical supervision of program dynamics within the acute therapeutic milieu and supports services that help patients achieve recovery, stabilization, and community reintegration. The role ensures programs and treatment practices align with facility policies, applicable laws and regulations, and licensing and accreditation standards. The director works with clinical and direct-care teams to support treatment plans, therapeutic engagement, program quality, staff training, and effective interdisciplinary communication. The position also supports hiring, training, mentoring, evaluation, and discipline of Mental Health Technicians; conducts program meetings and supervision sessions; monitors documentation; and participates in performance and quality improvement. The director assists with directions provided by the CEO of clinical care and performs other duties as assigned by the CEO. This is a full-time position at Meadowview Behavioral Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. The schedule includes day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. The listed salary range is $72,800–$93,600.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program.
Valid Illinois State RN license.
At least five years of experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of evidence-based and best-practice programming and lead program development.
Provide clinical supervision of program dynamics within the acute therapeutic milieu.
Support patient recovery, stabilization, and community reintegration through appropriate services.
Assist in hiring, training, and evaluating Mental Health Technicians in relation to program delivery.
Promote facility values and treatment philosophies in accordance with hospital policies, laws, regulations, and accreditation and licensing standards.
Assist with and implement directions provided by the CEO of clinical care for the units.
Monitor and reinforce adherence to individual treatment plans developed by treatment teams.
Encourage therapeutic staff engagement and model care and evidence-based practices.
Develop and maintain accurate, current program plans and assist with formal annual content reviews.
Coordinate program plans with standards of care for the population served and support staff communication and training on program plans.
Ensure adherence to milieu treatment and unit programming, and maintain knowledge of applicable accreditation and licensing requirements.
Evaluate program services against goals and standards and recommend modifications as appropriate.
Maintain knowledge of standards of care, relevant literature, and clinical trends for populations served.
Collaborate professionally with external monitors and evaluators and remain open to service-improvement suggestions.
Help develop and implement a treatment-team approach to daily programming through team development, collaboration, and open communication.
Provide ongoing consultation and liaison among clinicians, psychiatrists, nurses, direct-care staff, and outside agencies.
Monitor the submission and quality of documentation.
Maintain an active presence and oversee programs to ensure safe, appropriate, and therapeutic interventions are implemented effectively.
Adhere to hospital policies and procedures and ensure implementation of care.
Assist directly with hiring, training, mentoring, and discipline of Mental Health Technicians.
Conduct monthly and as-needed interdisciplinary program meetings, including minutes and action plans.
Conduct bi-weekly meetings and supervision sessions with Mental Health Technicians.
Participate in continued performance quality improvement.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the CEO.