What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing - RN position at Henderson Behavioral Health?
Job Overview
The Director of Nursing is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing nursing operations within our healthcare facility. Supervise day-to-day operations of the psychiatric inpatient unit, from supervising nursing staff, behavioral health technicians and monitoring patient care. This includes overseeing budgets for the unit, including personnel, supplies and other expenses ensuring the department is well-stocked with medical supplies, including medications and equipment setting work schedules, delegation of assignments, assigning tasks and evaluating employee job performance. This position provides direct supervision and coordination of the Nursing department and oversight of the Behavioral Health Technician services and activities to ensure quality patient care by establishing standards monitoring patient care to ensure it meets the facilities standards, and reviewing patient records to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the care provided by the unit. Manages and assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the nursing department staff. Manages the unit(s) in accordance with established policy and procedure, State and Federal regulations, to promote high quality care and service. Must possess a current unrestricted Florida license as a Registered Nurse Minimum of (3) three years within the past (5) five years in a psychiatric facility preference of 3 years of administrative supervision experience. Additionally, experience in the substance abuse arena is preferred. Must have working knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act nursing standards and treatment interventions for psychiatric and substance use clients.
Duties
- Lead and manage the nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee the creation and management of individualized care plans tailored to meet the needs of residents.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
