Director of Nursing Residential Substance Use Unique Opportunity

Director of Nursing

Alpas Wellness is a behavioral health startup focused on deploying targeted interventions to address the unique needs of our patients. Focused on a blend of holistic, novel and evidence-based interventions, Alpas' clinical model allows for our practitioners to flex their therapeutic acumen while affording our patients their best path towards a self-guided recovery.

Our Maryland facility is located in La Plata, Maryland. Featuring a focus on the staff and patient experience, Alpas is aimed at driving the field of behavioral health forward. We are offering an exciting opportunity for Director of Nursing to forge their path and leave their mark on the industry.

Job Description:

The Director of Nursing maintains the responsibility, authority and accountability for patient care administration and practice in defined areas of responsibility at Alpas, and for the creation of an environment and culture that enables Alpas to fulfill its mission and meet or exceed its goals.

The DON is responsible for the delivery of quality nursing care to all inpatient units at Alpas and serves as a resource for nursing staff. The Director organizes, plans, and directs oversight of nursing services to meet staffing needs in collaboration with the Nurse Managers and related nursing leaders. The Director of Nursing is an active member of the Alpas administrative team, participating in program and systems planning and development and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical leadership for patient care within the assigned clinical areas.
• Responsibilities include the planning, organizing, directing and evaluation of the clinical care.
• Accountable for the measurement, assessment and improvement in nurse-sensitive patient and organizational outcomes, as well as the assurance of a professional nursing practice environment in which nursing staff are autonomous, govern their practice and are empowered to provide effective, efficient, safe and compassionate quality care.
• Creates an environment of care that enables Alpas to fulfill its mission, vision and values.
• Provides for and promotes a well-managed program, with clear lines of responsibility and accountability.
• Supports the governance of Alpas to ensure a proper framework for the safety and the delivery of quality patient care, treatment and services practiced in defined areas of responsibility at Alpas.
• Establishes effective strategies for programs and service line with the goal of increasing market share as well as overall day to day operational oversight of service line departments.
• Supports the mission, vision and values of Alpas that is reflected in long range, strategic and operational plans, resource allocations and organizational policies.
• Provides organization, direction and staffing for care, treatment and services in defined areas at Alpas.
• Ensures that all services in defined areas of responsibility at Alpas are in accordance with applicable licensure requirements, laws, rules and regulations.
• Acts on reports and/or recommendations from authorized agencies as appropriate.
• Plans and implements a safety management program for defined areas at Alpas.
• Establishes plans, and priorities and manages the performance improvement process for staff in defined areas at Alpas.
• Implements clinical practice guidelines, as needed.
• Provides a framework for developing, implementing, reviewing and revising these guidelines in defined areas of responsibility at Alpas

Qualifications:

Current Maryland RN Licensure

MSN preferred

At least 2 years of nursing management experience

Excellent written and oral presentation skills

Familiarity with Maryland CON/DOH/LBHA

Familiarity with TJC

Alpas Wellness provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $125,000