Job Title: Director, Nursing, Behavioral Health Profession: Nursing Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 14 weeks Shift: DAYS Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum ten (10) years of relevant administrative/supervisory experience License: Current NY State RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TRUST Must-Have: Master’s degree in nursing or related field Description: Reports to Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNO. Responsible for identifying, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating nursing standards of practice and operational quality improvement activities, including all human resource and educational activities. Participates with the Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services and other members of the nursing staff in establishing the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department. Monitors planning of staffing to ensure safe patient care. Ensures that all areas have appropriate staffing plans, and recruitment, hiring, and retention practices to retain qualified staff for positions. Monitors staffing effectiveness regularly. Provides direct supervision of Assistant Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers, and Administrative Nursing Coordinators. Demonstrates working knowledge of legal, regulatory, and union requirements for service. Monitors these to maintain full compliance. Provides effective, timely response and communication with superiors, peers, staff, other departments/disciplines, and medical staff. Meets regularly with Chairperson of Service for joint planning. Plans data-driven Performance Improvement activities which fit into the organization-wide plan and make quantifiable improvements in the services provided. Participates with the Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services in establishing standards, guidelines, and policies which ensure efficient, safe, and effective patient care. Participates with the Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services in planning the nursing department's budget and control of the divisional budget. Provides opportunities for professional growth and development of staff based on clinical and professional standards of clinical care and professional practice. Monitors counseling and discipline of nursing personnel. Provides consultation in the area of clinical expertise. Represents the Department of Nursing on selected committees through participation or representation. Provides administrative coverage for the Nursing Department as necessary. Participates in continuing education to increase administrative and clinical knowledge and skills. Innovates and implements best practices in care. Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Develops HCAPS with the team and service, focusing on outcome and improvement communication plans. Gives and accepts feedback among coworkers and management to enhance team relations. Provides clear communication to staff regarding the hospital and department's mission, vision, and goals. Conducts regular departmental meetings and addresses essential items. Role models and fosters effective professional relationships with other departments and members of the health care team. Develops effective working relationships with ancillary and support services that result in improved patient care and departmental functioning. Establishes and monitors customer service improvement goals, focusing on priority aspects of patient satisfaction. Demonstrates critical thinking, math, and computer skills, particularly in Excel and Word. Applies TQM teams, quality measures, clinical guidelines, and process management initiatives effectively. Monitors and facilitates compliance with requirements of regulatory organizations. Produces trend and evaluation data and documentation. Possesses knowledge of quality improvement philosophy, models, processes, and tools relevant to health care integrated settings. Maintains currency with state-of-the-art and regulatory trends. Understands methods for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Root Cause Analysis. Works effectively within an integrated structure by establishing productive working relationships with all departments and levels of staff. Demonstrates competence in leadership and administrative skills. Works collaboratively as part of a team. Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions. Exhibits excellent oral and communication skills. Demonstrates effective decision-making and problem-solving capabilities. Able to perform physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 35 pounds. Maintains corrected vision and hearing within normal range. Flexibility in working hours is required.
