Program Director RN

Description:

Job Description

The Program Director has overall responsibility for the Intensive Outpatient Psychiatric program. The Program Director supervises the program staff, including evaluating staff performance, recruiting and screening new staff, and providing community education to create awareness of the program.

Responsibilities

Care: All employees are expected to provide the best possible patient care.

• Ensure a caring and congenial environment which is necessary for healing.
• Ensure completion of initial intake of potential patient is completed accurately.
• Participate in staffing as needed and pass on relevant information to other members of the treatment team to facilitate patient success.
• Ensure falls assessment is competed accurately.
• Ensure patient treatment plan is completed accurately.
• Ensure triple check required of therapist documentation prior to billing is performed accurately.
• Contact the Elder Abuse Hotline per the 25-point check list as needed.
• Keep in contact with Regional Director and inform them when necessary of anything that might impact the hospital, patients or Senior Life Solutions in a timely manner.
• Ensure preparation for doctor’s day and required information.
• Coordinate schedules with psychiatrist to ensure participation with treatment team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mental health assessment for older adults, gerontological case management and behavioral health disorders associated with aging.
• Delegate as needed to ensure continuity of care and deadlines are met.

Compliance: Ensure the program operates within all regulations.

• Ensure all rules associated with the federal government such as Medicare are followed.
• Be prepared for surveys by regulatory groups such as The Joint Commission, DNV, HFAP or local state licensing.
• Provide evaluations and documentation per guidelines.
• Keep up to date on all training obligations.
• Ensure compliance with the 25-point checklist by utilizing provided audit tool.
• Ensure all forms are signed and completed appropriately.
• Complete insurance verification process for every referral.
• Respond to inquiries on a timely basis and provide further referrals and follow up as necessary.
• Provide reports as requested by the Regional Director.

Community: Become a wonderful addition to your local community.

• Participate in both Senior Life Solutions and local hospital events.
• Provide community education on a weekly basis and ensure the community is aware of the SLS program.
• Keep up to date community education contacts.
• Participate in customer service training as it relates to community integration
• Serve as a member of the hospital leadership team.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of OK required
• Graduation from a state-approved school of nursing required
• Psychiatric Nursing experience preferred
• Work with kindness and accountability to enhance the quality of life for our patients. required

Other

• Upon an applicant’s request, the Company will consider a reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of a full background check is required for employment. At times, this may include drug testing.