Director of Nursing (Residential)

Discovery Mood & Anxiety
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with mental health and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, this individual is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, directing and monitoring nursing care. This individual has the authority to take steps to prevent or control the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review of data collection activities and nursing assessments.
• Direct observation of performance of primary nursing duties.
• Provides strategic direction for assigned departments, setting, and communicating short- and long-term goals and planning/implementing special projects and policies.
• Oversees development of the annual operating budget for assigned clinical areas, including appropriate requests for capital expenditures. Maintains the operational budget.
• Directs the development and implementation of new programs and patient services for the program consistent with the facility’s goals and objectives.
• Coaches and provides constructive feedback to direct reports. Serves as a mentor for direct reports.
• Conducts ongoing analysis and determination of appropriate staff mix to support patient.
• Monitors patient/customer satisfaction and ensures resolution of complaints/concerns. Implements proactive measures to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Continually assesses staffing patterns, skill mix and productivity reports to ensure the highest quality of service while preserving financial capital.
• Provides operational leadership to clinical departments on a day-to-day basis to ensure patient flow and processes remain consistent throughout all departments.
• Provides leadership in the coordination of all performance improvement activities including quality outcomes measurement based on trended data.
• Provides leadership in the development of plans and manages processes to measure, assess and improve quality of care provided by nursing.
• Provides direction in the delivery of coordinated, integrated patient care through the development and improvement of management and delivery systems.
• Ability to perform all job duties and functions of LPN and RN.
• Collect data and compile reports for infection control, safety, and quality improvement on a monthly and annual basis.
• Responsible for flu vaccine for employees inclusive of acceptance and declination forms, administering vaccines, compiling comprehensive reports. .
• Fosters an environment of loss prevention and proactive approach to risk strategies.
• Collaborates with medical leadership in the interdisciplinary plan of care functions.
• Ensure infection control measures are implemented and followed.
• Fosters an environment of teamwork among all clinical areas.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Covers shifts when needed to ensure appropriate nursing coverage.
• Provides on-call support.
• Responds to emergencies 24-7.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science and Nursing strongly preferred.
• ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) accepted.
• Holds a current RN license in good standing.
• Five years working as an RN with a minimum of two years of experience in leadership.
• Five years of experience working in mental health, substance use, or eating disorders field strongly preferred.

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.