Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health - Onyx Staffing : Job Details

We are a leading provider of comprehensive behavioral health services, dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. Our network of state-of-the-art facilities offers a full continuum of mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, and specialized programs. With a commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care, we empower individuals to achieve lasting recovery and wellness. Our interdisciplinary team of professionals fosters a supportive, innovative environment, leveraging cutting-edge therapies and personalized treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each client. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the field of behavioral health.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As RN Director of Nursing, you will:

• Supervise nursing management team.
• Ensure that the inpatient programs are staffed with the appropriate resources to ensure high quality of nursing care delivery.
• Assure adequate supervision and evaluation processes for all staff members and delegate these responsibilities as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Enhance hospital visibility by involvement in community regarding mental health and substance abuse community needs.
• Function as a liaison between physicians, patients, referral sources, and employees.
• Prepare monthly reports for PI and attend monthly PI and safety meetings.
• Oversee all patient satisfaction data and report the data monthly to PI committee.
• Provide services to current referral sources to assure their satisfaction and continued associations.
• Meet hospitals staffing and budget benchmarks.
• Ensure the implementation of an ongoing system of program orientation for patients, families, and professionals and others.
• Assist with orientation for new employees.
• Routinely review job assignments and utilization of staff.
• Analyze statistical data on inpatient programs to determine and respond to trends.
• Collaborate with nursing staff on maintaining a high level of service and quality medical care.
• Act as a role model for excellent customer service and hold all nursing staff to this standard.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for the RN Director of Nursing position, you must have:

• BSN or MSN in Nursing with the ability to be licensed in the State of Ohio.
• A minimum of 3 years' clinical management experience in behavioral health; assessment, planning, provision, and evaluation of psychiatric nursing care to patients.
• Must have a background in developing, implementing and maintaining policies, procedures, and clinical protocols for care of patients.
• Experience with medication teaching, management of the therapeutic milieu, and providing mandatory and voluntary in-service training to all staff.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to behavioral hospital administration.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• The ability to communicate well with employees and families about their issues
• Must maintain CPR certification