Acute-Dir Nursing- Mental Health 155

Telecare Corporation; Oakland (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 223.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Telecare Corporation seeks a Director of Nursing to lead nursing services, participate in an on-call rotation, and oversee care processes at Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility in Oakland, CA. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with senior leadership.

The DON will develop plans, manage staffing, quality initiatives, and budget considerations while ensuring safety and adherence to licensure requirements.

Formación

• Master's degree in psychiatric nursing or related field.
• RN license valid in California.
• Experience in nursing administration.
• CPR, BLS (AHA) and CPI certifications.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in a structured on-call rotation and respond to needs per protocols.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control nursing services.
• Develop departmental goals, standards and procedures; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and quality initiatives.
• Ensure staffing, budgeting and safety standards within the Nursing Department.

Conocimientos

On-call rotation

Nursing administration

RN licensure CA

CPR/BLS CPI certified

Educación

Master's in psychiatric nursing

BSN or related field

Descripción del empleo

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of member care systems and member care in nursing areas and departments. Employees in this role are required to participate in a structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work-related needs within a designated timeframe. Rotations are scheduled in advance. While on-call, employees must actively monitor communications (e.g., phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols.

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 26-bed hospital providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults over the age of 18.

Shift Available: Full-Time, Sunday - Thursday. Hours could vary. Will Participate in the Administrator On Call (AOC) coverage rotation with other facility leadership

Expected starting wage range is $180,140.16 - $ 222,526.14. Onsite in Oakland, CA. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum

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 (2) years of experience in nursing administration; or


• Four (4) years of experience in nursing administration or supervision and with experience in psychiatric nursing.


• Current valid licensure as an RN in California


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Must be CPR, BLS AHA, and CPI certified (hands‑on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment.


• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post‑offer physical examination, 2‑step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Preferred

• MSN in Nursing or currently enrolled in an MSN program


• Six (6) years of nursing experience with four (4) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Employees in this role are required to participate in a structured on‑call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work‑related needs within a designated timeframe. Rotations are scheduled in advance. While on‑call, employees must actively monitor communications (e.g., phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols.

• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.


• Plans, organizes, directs and controls nursing services


• Participate in the Administrator On Call (AOC) coverage rotation with other facility leadership


• Develops departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures; organizes the department to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines; functions in an advisory capacity to the Administrator in evaluating procedural changes as they relate to care of members served


• Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance, and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement


• Promotes and maintains professional and effective relationships and communications within the department and with other departments


• Collaborates with other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facility


• Is available to assist at other Telecare facilities, which may involve travel


• Establishes staffing requirements and recommends to administration the numbers and classifications of personnel to be employed


• Directs the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action within the Nursing Department


• Implements the safety program and actively participates in reducing Workers Compensation


• Establishes standards for procurement of supplies and equipment for the department


• Manages the Nursing Department within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget


• Ensures that the nursing department is in compliance with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and requirements


• Oversees and ensures medication management and infection control, prevention and standards


• Collaborates with leadership team and all department on quality initiatives


• Coordinates nursing services with other clinical and ancillary services. In the process of accomplishing this, promotes the cost‑effective use of personnel, supplies and equipment


• Participates and encourages participation from staff in activities, including professional and trade organizations, that promote mental health services


• Establishes and defines standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective care


• Assesses the quality of care rendered by the Nursing Department and ensures sound practice


• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program within the Nursing Department which includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education, and a focus on monitoring departmental standards and actively removing barriers to the provision of high quality care


• Is an active participant of all committees involving members served safety, nursing policies, practices and procedures


• Assumes responsibility for her/his professional growth and the ongoing professional development of the nursing staff


• If employed at Inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.

Employees in this role are required to participate in a structured on‑call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work‑related needs within a designated timeframe. Rotations are scheduled in advance. While on‑call, employees must actively monitor communications (e.g., phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication


• Attention to detail


• Critical thinking to aid decision‑making


• Flexibility and ability to adapt


• Commitment to development


• Self‑motivating and goal oriented


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form and maintain positive and professional relationships


• Ability to give professional presentations to small and large groups as needed


• Ability to prepare training curriculums, action plans, and professional reports


• Ability to analyze data and utilize Gap identification for process improvement planning and action plan implementation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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