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Acute Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health 259
$117k-141k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital
4 Days Ago
Telecare Corporation is Hiring an Acute Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health 259 Near Olympia, WA
Sign On Bonus: $5,000Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems.
The Telecare Thurston Mason E&T (Evaluation and Treatment) is an acute 15-bed adult intensive treatment program. The program provides services to individuals experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms who may benefit from more structured services, supports, and secure setting. The program provides recovery-focused services. Telecare programs transform lives, generate measurable outcomes, and reduce financial costs. Services are designed to respond to local needs function as a strategic, accountable, and experienced partner within systems of care. The E&T is designated as a facility providing both voluntary and involuntary psychiatric care. E&T residents are ages 18 and stay on average 14 days.
Full Time; Shift Hours and Days vary as needed (Sign On Bonus: $5,000)Expected starting wage range is $110,180.98 - $136,111.30. The full wage range goes up to $162,041.62. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Position SummaryUnder the guidance of the Director of Nursing (DON), the ADON is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of members served care systems and members served care in nursing areas and departments.
Essential Functions
Position requires transporting Members in own personal vehicle and program van (acceptable driving record and vehicle inspection for safety). Position requires driving for company business such as trainings, offsite meetings, etc.QualificationsRequired:
The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive.
EOE AA M/F/V/DisabilityIf job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
To apply, visit https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/TEL1006/JobBoard/2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=654e9bc0-f866-4a0e-a394-19931afa3cfbCopyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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The Telecare Thurston Mason E&T (Evaluation and Treatment) is an acute 15-bed adult intensive treatment program. The program provides services to individuals experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms who may benefit from more structured services, supports, and secure setting. The program provides recovery-focused services. Telecare programs transform lives, generate measurable outcomes, and reduce financial costs. Services are designed to respond to local needs function as a strategic, accountable, and experienced partner within systems of care. The E&T is designated as a facility providing both voluntary and involuntary psychiatric care. E&T residents are ages 18 and stay on average 14 days.
Full Time; Shift Hours and Days vary as needed (Sign On Bonus: $5,000)Expected starting wage range is $110,180.98 - $136,111.30. The full wage range goes up to $162,041.62. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Position SummaryUnder the guidance of the Director of Nursing (DON), the ADON is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of members served care systems and members served care in nursing areas and departments.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
- Assists in planning, organizing, directing and controlling nursing services
- Collaborates with DON in developing departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures; organizes the department to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines; and functions in an advisory capacity to the administrator in evaluating procedural changes as they relate to care of members served
- Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement
- Promotes and maintains professional and effective relationships and communications within the department and with other departments
- Collaborates with other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facility
- Works within established staffing requirements and recommends to DON the numbers and classifications of personnel to be employed
- Participates in the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action within the Nursing Department.
- Partners with DON to implement the safety program and actively participates in reducing workers' compensation claims
- Adheres to standards for procurement of supplies and equipment for the department
- Assists in managing the Nursing Department within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget
- Ensures that the nursing department is in compliance with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and requirements
- Oversees and ensures medication management and infection control standards
- Collaborates with leadership team and all departments on quality initiatives. Coordinates nursing services with other clinical and ancillary services. In the process of accomplishing this, promotes cost effective use of personnel, supplies and equipment
- Participates and encourages participation from staff in activities, including professional and trade organizations, that promote mental health services
- Promotes a "no force first" culture
- Establishes and defines standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective care
- Assesses the quality of care rendered by the Nursing Department and ensures sound practice
- Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program within the Nursing Department which includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education and a focus on monitoring departmental standards and actively removing barriers to the provision of high quality care
- Is an active participant of all committees involving members served safety and nursing policies, practices and procedures
- Assumes responsibility for her/his professional growth and the ongoing professional development of the nursing staff
- Must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
Position requires transporting Members in own personal vehicle and program van (acceptable driving record and vehicle inspection for safety). Position requires driving for company business such as trainings, offsite meetings, etc.QualificationsRequired:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have at least four (4) years of experience - two (2) years in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of experience in psychiatric nursing, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity
- Current valid licensure as an RN in the state the program resides
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. Position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
- MSN degree and administrative experience in long term care preferred
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Use critical thinking to aid decision-making
- Flexibility and ability to adapt
- Commitment to development
The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive.
EOE AA M/F/V/DisabilityIf job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
To apply, visit https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/TEL1006/JobBoard/2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=654e9bc0-f866-4a0e-a394-19931afa3cfbCopyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$117k-141k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/14/2024
WEBSITE
telecarecorp.com
HEADQUARTERS
SAN LEANDRO, CA
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1965
TYPE
Private
CEO
PETER ZUCKER
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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About Telecare Corporation
Telecare offers mental health services that include outpatient treatment, case management, and supportive care.
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