BHMC - Director, Nursing, Behavioral Health

MetaSense Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MetaSense Inc is seeking a Director for Nursing in Behavioral Health in New York. This role is pivotal in establishing staffing plans and ensuring care quality across the nursing department. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in nursing and strong leadership qualities to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's in nursing or 10+ years of relevant administrative experience needed.
• Current NY State RN License, BLS, ACLS required.
• Knowledge of quality improvement models and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitors staffing and ensures quality patient care.
• Participates in budget planning and operational quality improvement.
• Provides supervision and supports nursing staff development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Math skills

Computer skills - Excel & Word

Leadership skills

Effective communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master’s Degree in nursing or related field

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

BHMC - Director, Nursing, Behavioral Health

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Reports to Sr. Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNO. Responsible for identifying, implementing, monitoring and evaluating nursing standards of practice and operational quality improvement activities, including all Human Resource and Educational activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participates with the Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services and other members of the nursing staff in establishing philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department.
• Monitors planning of staffing to ensure safe patient care.
• Ensures that all areas have appropriate staffing plans, and recruitment, hiring & retention practices to retain qualified staff for positions. Monitors staffing effectiveness regularly.
• Provides direct supervision of Assistant Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers and Administrative Nursing Coordinators.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of legal, regulatory and union requirements for service. Monitors these to maintain full compliance.
• Provides effective, timely response and communication with superiors, peers, staff, other departments/disciplines, and Medical staff. Meets regularly with Chairperson of Service for joint planning.
• Plans data-driven Performance Improvement activities which fit into the organization-wide plan and makes quantifiable improvements in the services provided.
• Participates with Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services in establishing standards/guidelines/policies which ensure efficient, safe and effective patient care.
• Participates with Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services in planning the portion of nursing Department’s budget, table of organization for the division and control of the divisional budget.
• Provides opportunities for professional growth and development of staff based on clinical and professional standards of clinical care and of professional practice.
• Monitors the counseling and discipline of nursing personnel.
• Provides consultation in the area of clinical expertise.
• Represents the Department of Nursing on selected committees through participation or representation.
• Provides administrative coverage for the Nursing Department as necessary.
• Participates in the system of continuing education to increase administrative and clinical knowledge and skills.
• Innovative and implements best practices in care.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements.
• HCAPS: Development with team and service -outcome and improvement; communication plan.
• Gives and accepts feedback among coworkers and management to enhance team relations.
• Provides clear communication to staff regarding the hospital and department’s mission, vision and goals.
• Conducts regular departmental meetings and addresses the items.
• Role models and fosters effective professional relationships with other departments and members of the health care team.
• Develops effective working relationships with ancillary and support services that result in improved patient care and/or departmental functioning.
• Establishes and monitors customer service improvement goals, which focus on priority aspects of patient satisfaction.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Critical thinking, math, and computer skills - Excel & Word.
• Effective application of TQM teams, quality measures, clinical guidelines and process management initiatives.
• Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators.
• Capable in producing trend and evaluation data and documentation.
• Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models, processes and tools and their use in health care integrated settings.
• Maintains currency with state of the art and regulatory trends. Knowledge of methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Works effectively in integrated structure by establishing effective working relationships with all departments and levels of staff.
• Demonstrates competence in leadership and administrative skills.
• Works as a team player.
• Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Able to see, hear, read and write English.
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Frequently sitting at desk working on computer
• Ability to flex working hours
  
  

Required Education

• Master’s Degree in nursing or related field.
  
  

OR

• Minimum ten (10) years of Relevant Administrative/ Supervisory experience.
  
  

Preferred Education

• Doctorate.
  
  

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Current NY State RN License.
• BLS.
• ACLS.
• TRUST - Must be willing to obtain onsite

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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