Director, Nursing – Quality Resource, Behavioral Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Ensures adherence to both state and federal regulations.

• Enhances the hospital's visibility by engaging with the community regarding needs related to mental health and substance abuse.

• May oversee the nursing management team where licensed and appropriate.

• Serves as a liaison among physicians, patients, referral sources, and staff members.

• Guarantees that inpatient programs are adequately staffed with the necessary resources to deliver high-quality care.

• Manages the Infection Control Plan and understands the Infection Control Monitors along with the JC Standards related to Infection Control.

• Achieves the hospital's staffing and budget targets.

• Ensures sufficient supervision and evaluation processes for all staff and delegates these responsibilities as fitting.

• Aids in the orientation process for new employees.

• Regularly assesses job assignments and the utilization of staff.

• Monitors the hospital's quality/risk program as necessary.

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of all regulatory standards, including TJC, Medicaid, state, and federal laws.

• Collaborates with hospital staff to identify risk/safety issues and leads the team in taking corrective actions when required.

• Gathers and analyzes data regarding hospital performance.

• Compiles incident reports; records, analyzes, investigates data, and presents findings to the Quality Council and CEO.

• Applies the PDCA method to create improvement plans for the hospital.

• Exemplifies excellent customer service and holds all staff accountable to this standard.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; a Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred, along with experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, particularly working directly with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

• Experience in healthcare quality, conducting patient assessments, motivating families, treatment planning, and communicating with external review organizations or comparable entities is essential.

• Prior leadership experience is highly preferred.

• An active RN license is required, with a willingness to obtain a Compact license in various states as necessary.

• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) must be completed within 30 days.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple tiers of medical, dental, and vision coverage available for both full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance for higher education and certifications, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Employee Well-being: Programs supporting mental, physical, and financial wellness (including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.