Director of Nursing

Position Summary

Under the direction and general supervision of the Executive Mental Health Administrator, the Director of Nursing is responsible to assist the attending Physician with the evaluation and psychiatric treatment of all clients.

This position oversees the administration of health and wellness services in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Runs groups on topic of health and wellness.
  
• Performs as Infection Control Officer
  
• Performs duties as Infection Control Officer.
  
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
  
• Assists the attending Psychiatrist with the evaluation and psychiatric treatment of all clients.
  
• Ensures that all clients are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
  
• Respects and upholds all clients’ personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties.
  
• Develops short and long range planning for nursing function.
  
• Ensures that nursing interventions meet personal, physical and cognitive needs of each client as well as maximize his/her self-care capacities, identity, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.
  
• Coordinates interdisciplinary client care management efforts
  
• Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for clients, employees and visitors via oversight of safety and maintenance functions.
  
• Is responsible for ensuring interventions are administered appropriately by subordinates, consults with subordinates to ensure that medications and supplies are stored and controlled properly, and that there is an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment etc. on premises at all times.
  
• Oversees all unusual occurrences and assists Program Director in reporting incidents to appropriate agency.
  
• Supervises LVN/LPN to ensure that all client condition changes are handled promptly and documentation is done on a timely basis.
  
• Ensures that all personnel involved in providing care to client are aware of client’s care plan and reviews LVN/LPN notes to determine if care plan is being followed.
  
• Reviews LVN/LPN notes and documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy of client assessments, including information on nursing care provided, client’s response to care, and issues for follow-up.
  
• Reports the following in accordance with established facility procedures and regulatory standards: accidents and incidents; client grievances, complaints, allegations of client abuse and/or misappropriation of client property; occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals; concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance including but not limited to hazardous conditions and equipment.
  
• Demonstrates commitment to company’s mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
  

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
  
• Plastic shield at work stations
  
• Temperature screenings
  
• Social distancing guidelines in place
  
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
  

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
  

• Criminal background check (Required)
  

• California RN (Required)
  

• Driver's License (Required)
  

• US work authorization (Required)
  

• Bachelor's (Preferred)
  

• Supervising Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
  

• behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)
  

• psychiatric nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
  

Medical Specialty:

• Critical & Intensive Care
  
• Home Health
  
• Psychiatry
  

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
  
• Monday to Friday
  

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)
  

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
  
• Supervising Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
  
• behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)
  
• psychiatric nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
  
• treating adolescent population: 2 years (Preferred)
  
• knowledge on accreditation and licensing requirement: 1 year (Required)
  

License/Certification:

• California RN (Required)
  
• Driver's License (Required)
  

Willingness To Travel:

• 25% (Required)
  

• Dental insurance
  
• Disability insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Employee discount
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Referral program
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Vision insurance
  

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
  
• Only full-time employees eligible