Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Nursing Director (ND) develops and manages the schedule of all nursing and MHT staff.  The ND advises the CEO regarding the productivity of staff and ensures efficacy and efficiency of nursing services. The ND communicates effectively with all staff and ensures they are performing their job duties according to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

1. Schedules Nursing and MHT staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
2. Oversees Nursing and MHT staff and provides guidance, supervision, and support to ensure high standards of care.
3. Conducts quarterly reviews of nursing performance indicators, including timeliness of charting orders and critical incidents; medication errors; use of PRN medication.
4. Complies with federal HIPAA regulations and practice policies for the privacy and securities of patient information; explains the law and our privacy policies as needed; maintains appropriate documentation of access to medical records.
5. Participates in the facility’s performance improvement programs as directed by CEO, by reporting any anomalies in nursing staff performance indicators.
6. Collaborates with all departments to ensure cohesive resident care. Communicating department needs, challenges, and achievements to the leadership team.
7. Works in conjunction with Clinical Director to ensure all staff are adequately trained to manage behaviors and crisis.
8. Works in tandem with Clinical Director, HR Director and CEO to ensure that all services provided are trauma-focused, incorporating trauma-informed cared principles in all aspects of treatment and support.
9. Ensures ongoing professional development for the nursing team through training programs, continuing education and skill development.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Registered Nurse required.

EXPERIENCE

Supervisory experience a plus. Experience in mental health setting preferred but not required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

1.  Physical requirements:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

1. Responds promptly and appropriately to customer requests and needs, following and explaining all legal requirements regarding the release of protected medical information.

1. Knowledge of, and demonstrates ability to correctively utilize:

• Medical terminology
• Medical Records and Coding
• ICD9/ICD10
• CPT and HCPCS codes
• Medicare and Medicaid regulations and guidelines
• DSM V
• Admission and continued stay criteria related to Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

1. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills by communicating clearly and effectively with internal and external customers.

1. Demonstrates teamwork by assisting other departments as indicated and assisting them with their needs as they pertain to the resident medical record.

1. Treats all internal and external customers with respect.

1. Works ethically and with integrity, upholding the facility values in demeanor and behavior.

Employees supervised: All Nursing Staff & MHT Staff