What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Outpatient Nursing Services (DON) position at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services?
Come join our dynamic Team at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.
Under the clinical leadership of the Chief Medical Officer and as a member of the Executive Management Team (EMT), the Director of Outpatient Nursing Services (DON) will provide clinical supervision, education, direction, and oversight to Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) within all BTCS outpatient programs. The BTCS outpatient programs include adult and child mental health clinics, primary care clinics, outpatient crisis services, and ambulatory programs that serve individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and substance use disorders.
This position will coordinate and monitor the delivery of clinical and nursing behavioral health, crisis, and developmental disabilities services in these outpatient settings. The DON will ensure the care and treatment of individuals in accordance with accepted professional, legal and ethical nursing standards are being met by the nursing team. The DON, in cooperation with the Program Directors, will assure nursing services are completed in alignment with Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) procedures; are person centered; are conducted in the best interest of the person and community; and are properly coordinated with the treating physicians and other prescribing professionals.
The DON is responsible for oversight of infection control processes, internal and external reviews (audits) of outpatient nursing and medical programs as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer for the purposes of quality measurement and improvement. The DON is an active participant in clinical and administrative teams supporting quality improvement by enhancing practice and establishing procedures supporting successful implementation of innovative practices and practical approaches to supporting successful accreditation of the system of care.
The DON is responsible for adhering to all agency policies and procedures. The DON will work with other healthcare agencies, including local and state hospitals as well as other state and local agencies as necessary to ensure nursing services are provided timely and in the most clinically appropriate setting.
The DON will work within a multi-disciplinary team, possess the leadership ability to educate, train, lead and support all nursing team staff. The DON will exhibit excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. The DON will possess positive leadership, communication, problem solving and team building skills. The DON will work closely with unit program directors in the efficient and effective operation of the outpatient programs.
The DON will coordinate, consult with, and align nursing operations with the Director of Residential Nursing and residential services. Routine interactions and collaboration will occur to ensure a consistent nursing model for the entire agency, including joint meetings with the Chief Medical Officer.
Location: Any BTCS location
Salary: TBD
Applicable Differentials:
Up to $2.00/hr Previous experience in a similar role with a community center in Texas
$1.00/hr tenure with BTCS
$0.75/hr bilingual
Why join our team?
BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.
Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.
Retirement Plans:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.
Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition.
Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.
Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.
Additional Perks:
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions
Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish or ASL; one year of administrative nursing experience in Behavioral Health related field, and/or five cumulative years of nursing experience in multiple areas of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Primary Care, Medical Surgical, Substance Use, Withdrawal Management and/or Crisis Services.
Closing Date
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