Job Summary

Assisting the Behavioral Health (BH) Director in planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of psychiatric patients. Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment status or patients and their families. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and hospital. Participate in Performance improvement activities. Utilize the nursing process to oversee and provide age specific patient care. Communicate in an acceptable and easily understood manner. Develops, implements, and updates plan of care.

Essential Functions

• Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, and administration.


• Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.


• Effectively problem solves, provides intervention and follows through on patient care, clinical, employee, interdepartmental and/or administrative issues .


• Cooperates well with peers and supports group/administrative decisions.


• Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.


• Initiates, plans and provides for education, maintenance and competence assessment regarding patient care and clinical policies, protocols and practices.


• Consistently uses skilled communication which demonstrates congruence between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing the same.


• Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations.


• Actively engages in patient assessment, intervention and evaluation as needed.


• Effectively role models professional/ leadership behavior and provides direction, instruction and guidance in a resource capacity.


• Demonstrates creativity, intelligence and discretion in planning, organizing and coordinating department functions.


• Carefully assesses a situation, considers alternatives, and chooses the appropriate course of action.


• Completes employee evaluations accurately and thoroughly in a timely manner and assesses staff competencies on an ongoing basis.


• Demonstrates proficiency at hospital wide and/or department specific computer software and technology.


• Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources.


• Professionally communicates and supports the hospital's mission, vision and values, as well as departmental goals to all staff.


• Competently provides direction to staff and evaluates the level of care provided by the units' nursing staff.


• Demonstrates awareness of organizational and nursing policies, participates in their developmental and uses them as a basis for decision making.


• Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

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  Supervision and Staff Management
  
  
  • Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  
  
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Director on staffing issues.
  
  
  • Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
  
  
  
  


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  Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  
  
  • Develops and manages departmental budget ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality service.
  
  
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  
  
  • Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  
  
  • Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
  
  
  
  


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  Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  
  
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
  
  
  • Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
  
  
  • Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
  
  
  
  


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  Collaboration and Communication
  
  
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  
  
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  
  
  
  


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  Staff Responsibilities
  • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.
  
  

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or


• Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required


• Master's Degree preferred


• 2-4 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required


• 2-4 years of previous leadership experience preferred

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.


• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.


• Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.


• Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.


• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.


• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required


• BCLS - Basic Life Support required


• SAMA Training required