DON - Behavioral Health

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale Hospital Medical Center is seeking a senior Nursing leader to oversee clinical practice standards and operational quality improvements across the Nursing Department. You will collaborate with the Sr.

Vice President for Patient Care Services/CNO to drive staffing, compliance, and staff development. The role requires a master’s degree in nursing or related field, 10+ years of administrative experience, and NY licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or related field required.
• Minimum ten years of administrative/supervisory experience required.
• Current NY State RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Preferred doctorate.
• Knowledge of NYSDOH, JCAHO and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Participates with Sr. VP for Patient Care Services in establishing philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department.
• Monitors staffing planning to ensure safe patient care and compliant recruitment and retention practices.
• Direct supervision of Assistant Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers and Administrative Nursing Coordinators.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and union requirements; communicates with stakeholders.
• Plans data-driven Performance Improvement activities aligned with the organization-wide plan.
• Develops and enforces standards, policies, and budget planning for the Nursing Department.
• Provides opportunities for staff professional growth and development.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Team player

Decision making

Problem solving

Clinical leadership

Education

Master's Degree in nursing or related field

Minimum ten years of relevant administrative/supervisory experience

Doctorate (preferred)

Current NY State RN License

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Duties

Job Summary: 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.

Skills

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

Preferred Education:

• Doctorate.

Education

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.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• N/A