Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health 103
Company: Telecare Corporation
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Sign On Bonus: $10,000Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent
and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in
recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to
advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all
levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC,
LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.As part of the Telecare
Family, Villa Fairmont is licensed as a 99-bed Mental Health
Rehabilitation Center. It serves adults who have a history of
serious and persistent mental illness with repeated
hospitalizations.Full Time; DAYS 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
(Sign On Bonus: $10,000)Expected starting wage range is $124,129.00
- $182,476.84. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay
ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the
geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay
is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum
requirements.POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of Nursing (DON) is
responsible for activities and functions related to the
administration of member care systems and member care in nursing
areas and departments.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrates the Telecare
mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and
contact with internal and external stakeholders. Plans, organizes,
directs and controls nursing services Develops departmental goals,
objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures;
organizes the department to meet legal, organizational and medical
staff guidelines; functions in an advisory capacity to the
Administrator in evaluating procedural changes as they relate to
care of members served Makes use of management practices that
include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise
expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback
focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work
performance, and other management practices that are consistent
with Continuous Quality Improvement Promotes and maintains
professional and effective relationships and communications within
the department and with other departments Collaborates with other
administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal
of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facility Is available to
assist at other Telecare facilities, which may involve travel
Establishes staffing requirements and recommends to administration
the numbers and classifications of personnel to be employed Directs
the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action
within the Nursing Department Implements the safety program and
actively participates in reducing Workers Compensation Establishes
standards for procurement of supplies and equipment for the
department Manages the Nursing Department within allocated
budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the
fiscal budget Ensures that the nursing department is in compliance
with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and
requirements Oversees and ensures medication management and
infection control standards Collaborates with leadership team and
all department on quality initiatives Coordinates nursing services
with other clinical and ancillary services. In the process of
accomplishing this, promotes the cost-effective use of personnel,
supplies and equipment Participates and encourages participation
from staff in activities, including professional and trade
organizations, that promote mental health services Establishes and
defines standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective
care Assesses the quality of care rendered by the Nursing
Department and ensures sound practice Establishes and maintains a
comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program within
the Nursing Department which includes frequent collaboration with
other departments, employee education, and a focus on monitoring
departmental standards and actively removing barriers to the
provision of high quality care Is an active participant of all
committees involving members served safety, nursing policies,
practices and procedures Assumes responsibility for her/his
professional growth and the ongoing professional development of the
nursing staff Must assist with restraint of members served in the
event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis
prevention training.Duties and responsibilities may be added,
deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.Position
requires driving own personal vehicle for company business such as
trainings, offsite meetings, etc.QUALIFICATIONSRequired: Must be a
graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have four (4) years
of experience - two (2) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in
a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a
related field and two (2) years of experience and one (1) year in a
supervisory capacity Current valid licensure as an RN in the state
of operation Must be at least 18 years of age Must be CPR, Crisis
Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of
employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current
certification throughout employment All opportunities at Telecare
are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable
results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step
PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background
clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license
verification. Position requires driving, valid drivers license, a
motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at
time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may
apply.Preferred: An MSN degree and administrative experience in
long term careSKILLS Excellent communication Attention to detail
Critical thinking to aid decision-making Flexibility and ability to
adapt Commitment to developmentPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The
employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and
lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to
frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping.
The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity
and to occasionally drive.EOE AA M/F/V/DisabilityIf job posting
references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants
employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be
eligible.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals
with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)by Jobble
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