Director of Nursing - Psych / Behavioral Health

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Behavioral Health Director Responsibilities: 

• Plans, organizes and directs patient care services in accordance with the philosophy & objectives of the Behavioral Health Department.
• Analyzes and evaluates delivery of patient care, quality, and effectiveness of nursing care.
• Collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer in planning and implementing new methods of delivering nursing care.
• Responsible for the overall staffing of assigned units, reviewing and approving monthly time sheets and maximum utilization of available staff with the authority to relocate staff as required.
• Monitors and controls all financial resources and budget of the division
• Collaborates with the Nurse Manager in preparing/reviewing all formal performance evaluations of staff in the division.
• Encourages responsibility, accountability, and personal achievements of each staff member.
• Meets at regular intervals with staff members on performance and establishing new goals and directives if required.
• Assesses the needs of the patient care staff and arranges for learning and growth opportunities.
• Interviews, evaluates, hires, counsels, disciplines, and terminates staff members in accordance with hospital policy.
• Acts as mediator when staff members are unable to resolve a conflict.
• Works closely with all staff members in providing services which enhance patient satisfaction, including creating and maintaining an atmosphere of courtesy and respect toward patients, families, and staff.
• Performs all related duties as required and unrelated duties as requested during emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master's Degree in Nursing, Business, Health, or allied field required.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed Registered Nurse, New York State
• Skills, Knowledge or Abilities: Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements, electronic medical record, and budgeting
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in health care management field.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.