Director of Nursing

Health eCareers; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Health eCareers is seeking a compassionate Director of Nursing to oversee nursing operations and ensure quality patient care. This mid-senior level role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and relevant experience. The position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment dedicated to mental health and addiction treatment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year

401K with match

Health, Vision, Dental, Life insurance

Employee Referral Bonus up to $4,000

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in nursing, preferably in psychiatric or substance abuse.
• Registered Nurse in the State of licensure, active and in good standing.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day operations of the Nursing/Health Services Department.
• Defines and maintains nursing practices and standards.
• Responsible for staff recruitment, retention, and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Nursing Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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Overview

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We are seeking a compassionate Director of Nursing join our team!

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician–led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence–based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life–saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities.

Founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence–based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities.

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Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing directs all day–to–day operations of the Nursing/Health Services Department and staff to ensure the delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients in treatment of psychiatric problems including chemical dependency, substance use disorder treatment, addiction recovery, mental health and behavioral health. This position works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties:

• Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practices.
• Assesses the quality of care rendered.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services. Ensures that nursing policies and procedures are current and reflect the ever–changing standards established by regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention and staff development for all nursing/health services department personnel.
• Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development.
• Serves as a key member of the facility's core management team and ensures effective integration or nursing services into overall operations.
• Oversees nursing staffing levels within the facility on all shifts to ensure quality patient care. Understands and incorporates a staffing grid, and flex staffing techniques.
• Collaborates with the Infection Control Nurse to incorporate infection control policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for patients and personnel (i.e. reports infections and/or communicable diseases to the appropriate public health authority, provides infection control education for all employees).
• Oversees the pharmacy and laboratory services.
• Oversees the facility's patient rights program and ensures that all patients are treated with respect and dignity.
• Ensures department's budgetary guidelines are maintained. Monitors expenditures in areas of nursing supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Provides direct nursing services to include:
• Ability to complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program. Maintains medical records.
• Ability to administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process.
• Ability to transcribe Physician orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered.
• Ability to confer with and assist medical personnel, both internal and external resources.
• Ability to provide documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards.
• Ability to assess the medical and psychiatric needs of the patient determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate concerns about patient health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary.
• Ability to educate patients about medications, health issues and medical conditions.
• Demonstrates ability to take verbal orders from the medical provider, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally.
• Participates in facility meetings as required.
• Keeps abreast of nursing care issues, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in training and development to enhance own professional skills and growth.
• Attends in–service training and participates in other educational activities as required.
• Actively participates and adheres to regulatory, licensing and accreditation standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

BENEFITS: Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

• Pay: Competitive salary.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of paid time off per year plus sick pay & holiday pay
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access
• Matching HSA –up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA
• Employee Referral Bonus you can earn up to $4,000
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Five (5) years' experience in nursing field strongly preferred with emphasis in psychiatric, or substance abuse.
• Registered Nurse in the State of licensure, active and in good standing required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Previous experience in nursing or healthcare management e.g. Nurse Manager or other related positions required.
  
  

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse and mental health issues. We invite you to learn more about us at our website!

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO

COVID–19 Vaccination Requirement

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state–specific COVID–19 vaccination mandates for healthcare workers. Team members in our facilities/offices located in states with vaccination mandates are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID–19 (including any booster shots if stipulated) unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

We are proud to be a drug–free workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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