Director of Nursing

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction of the Clinical Director/Administrator, to plan, organize and direct the in-patient nursing services of Restpadd PHF; to coordinate and integrate the activities of the nursing service with other Facility Departments and organized Clinical Staff; and to perform related work as required.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates with the Clinical Director and other management staff in planning and implementing the nursing services program, responsible for nursing staff education and in-service training, attending administrative and treatment team meetings; participates in the interviewing, hiring, scheduling of nursing staff, evaluation of nursing staff performance; plans, trains and supervised the activities of nursing personnel; covers the floor in emergency situations; review of all incident reports/unusual occurrence, seclusion and restraint investigation to ensure compliance with WIC regulations; interprets program and policies to staff and community groups; assists in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating nursing policies and procedures with respect to specialized psychiatric treatment; assists in the development of the budget for nursing services; assists with

QA/PI/IP/RM data collection and analysis; serves on committees; ensures that all required statistical information is complete and accurate; submits regular reports as required; monitors/supervises processes and procedure related to medication management and compliance with industry regulations and other such duties as required by the Administrator, CEO, and Medical Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Plan, organize and direct a broad range of nursing services
• Develop, interpret and evaluate the nursing service program
• Supervise and train nursing staff
• Implement policy decisions and practices
• Participate effectively in budget analysis, development and fiscal control
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other Facility staff
• Coordinate Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, Risk Management and Infection Prevention Services at the facility.
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Provide skilled mental health nursing case
• Professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients.
• Social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders.
• Medical and psychological terminology. Medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients.
• Control, preparation and administration of medications.
• State of California laws and regulations for the nursing profession.
• Regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients.
• Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.
• Basic computer programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be highly efficient, organized and accurate in work
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgement and decision-making skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of CA
• Possession of an appropriate California Driver license

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing or related field with experience in administration; or
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field with experience in psychiatric nursing and two years of experience in nursing administration; or
• Four years of experience in nursing administration or supervision and with experience in psychiatric nursing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Nursing: 4 years (Preferred)
• Nursing administration: 2 years (Preferred)
• Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000 - $140,000