TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Psych RN in Brooklyn, New York, 11212!
Job Title: Director, Nursing, Behavioral Health
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Behavioral Health
Duration: 14
Shift: 5x8
Hours per Shift: Days
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 the Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer.
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 Chairpersons of Service for joint planning.
Plans data-driven performance improvement activities that 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 that ensure efficient, safe, and effective patient care.
Participates in planning the nursing department's budget, table of organization for the division, 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 the 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 the system of 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 with team and service improvement plans focused on communication.
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 relevant items.
Role models and fosters effective professional relationships with other departments and members of the healthcare team.
Develops effective working relationships with ancillary and support services that result in improved patient care and/or departmental functioning.
Establishes and monitors customer service improvement goals, focusing on priority aspects of patient satisfaction.