Behavioral Health Patient Care Director

McLaren Health Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Nursing Director to provide strategic direction and oversee nursing services. You will manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance and lead cross-functional teams to enhance patient care quality across units.

The role emphasizes staffing optimization, staff development, and collaboration with hospital leadership to meet organizational goals and maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Leads nursing teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Manages capital and operating budgets for assigned departments.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Establishes quality assessment measures and drives continuous improvement.
• Develops strategic business plans aligned with mission and values.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure care quality.
• Forecasts budgeting needs for capital expenditures, staffing and supplies.
• Oversees recruitment, hiring, performance appraisals and staff development.
• Maintains relationships with medical staff, patients and families; handles complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking a Nursing Director to provide strategic direction and oversee nursing services. You will manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance and lead cross-functional teams to enhance patient care quality across units.

The role emphasizes staffing optimization, staff development, and collaboration with hospital leadership to meet organizational goals and maintain high standards of care.