Director of Nursing (Sign on Bonus Included!)

Job Description:

Job Title: Director of Nursing

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Psychiatry Clinics

Employment Type: Full-time (Sign on Bonus included!)

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as the Director of Nursing, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing nursing operations and ensuring high standards of care for our patients. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing staff, implement innovative clinical procedures, and advocate for both patients and team members. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare field and possess strong leadership skills, we invite you to apply and help us further our mission of patient-centered care.

In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and directing nursing associates, establishing departmental goals, and creating and enforcing healthcare policies. Your leadership will be essential in fostering an environment that supports the principles of patient and family-centered care.

The Director of Nursing position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and supervision of nursing staff and nursing supervisors.
• Maintain high standards of care for all patients.
• Recruit, train, and onboard new nursing staff.
• Provide ongoing education classes to team members and other staff as needed.
• Implement new clinical procedures and educate nurses on policies/procedures.
• Present any proposed/new clinical processes/procedures to the quality management team.
• Ensure compliance with all quality indicators identified by governing bodies.
• Work collaboratively with team members to further the vision and mission of the healthcare facility.
• Ensure compliance with all infection control and environment of care regulations.
• Assist in preparing for any internal or external reviews/audits.
• Perform management responsibilities including hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management, and staff productivity for the nursing staff.
• Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
• Advocate on behalf of nursing staff.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff and providers.
• Assess clinical competencies upon hire and annually.
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed.
• Provide oversight of patient care operations.
• Manage nursing staff schedules and workloads.
• Complete reporting and auditing requirements in a timely manner.
• Develop short and long-term goals for the organization.
• Identify trends and implement any changes to Nursing Best Practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing for Registered Nurses.
• Licensed as a RN in Missouri.
• Current licensure by the Missouri State Boards of Nursing.
• Two years of experience working in nursing supervision.
• Applicant must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.