Director of Nursing

Description:

Essential Duties:

• Directing and overseeing our amazing nursing team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Developing and carrying out nursing department policies and procedures.
• Manage department record keeping and nursing staff documentation.
• Managing facility infection control policies and procedures as needed.
• Managing department budgeting and financial processes.
• Working with medical and clinical teams to plan, carry out, and evaluate patient treatment plans.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Attends staff training and meetings as required by the employer.

 

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with at least a BSN.
• Current active licensure in the state the facility resides as an R.N with no disciplinary actions. 
• 2 years direct supervisory experience, 5 years preferred. 
• Experience in policy management, leadership, and regulation compliance.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, legal regulations, and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to deal with both chemically dependent and individuals in psychiatric care in a non-judgmental, compassionate fashion.
• Excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, and customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff as well as with referral sources.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions from a wide variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Active BLS certificate.
• Non-restricted driver’s license.

Key Competencies:

• Compassion toward people in recovery and in mental health treatment.
• Excellent nursing judgment.
• Willingness to work with clients of all backgrounds and populations.
• Patience with the client population.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter and problem solver.
• Experience with The Joint Commission accreditation.
• Experience working in nursing leadership in the field of behavioral health.

Work Environment:

This position is an in-person/office work environment. There will be daily face-to-face interaction with staff and clients. The workday will vary, but it will often include sitting at a desk, working on a computer, meeting with clients, and completing paperwork. This position requires you to work in a temperature-controlled environment. Standing for periods of time may be required. Occasional need for lifting 50lbs or more. Potential exposure to violent situations. Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Match
• Paid-Time Off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay