Director of Nursing (DON)
Company: Safe Harbor Recovery Center
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Director of Nursing (DON) - Safe Harbor Recovery Center -
Portsmouth, VirginiaJob Summary:To provide compassionate and highly
effective mental health treatment options to meet the diverse needs
of the communities we serve.Summit Behavioral Health's FocusWe work
with adolescents(age 12+ for inpatient and 13+ for outpatient) and
adults(18+).Your Patient ExperienceSummit Behavioral Health has a
team of behavioral health professionals including psychiatrists,
nurse practitioners, therapists, nurses, and mental health
technicians. Team members collaborate with our patients and their
families in order to best meet their treatment
needs.Referring/Community providers, caregivers, and families are
encouraged to be involved in treatment planning and discharge
planning in efforts to support recovery.Job Duties:Director of
NursingSafe Harbor Recovery Center is seeking a Director of
Nursing.This is an incredible opportunity to join a growing
organization and to be part of a start-up facility with exponential
potential!Roles and Responsibilities of our Director of Nursing:*
Upholding the standards of nursing care as established by the State
of Nursing practice, policy and procedures and all other external
governing and credentialing bodies.* The Director of Nursing
directs the staff and operations of the Nursing Department at the
facility; coordinates, plans, and manages nursing activities;
formulates nursing program goals and objectives; manages nursing
positions; evaluates staff; assists in the management of the
nursing budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and
outside of the department who might impact program activities;*
Participates in recruitment and retention programs; determines the
quality of nursing care; participates in performance improvement
programs; collaborates with clinical instructors for educational
programs* Represents the Nursing Department in a professional
manner internally and at community organizations.* Assumes
responsibility for the strategic and operational collaboration with
medical staff, administration, and department leaders to identify,
analyze, and trend quality issues related to overall patient care
and collaborates to identify and implement successful solutions.*
Manages in partnership with Medical Staff and administrative
leadership, the development of best practice standards and
processes.* Remains current on regulations and standards published
by all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies.* Develops,
maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that
conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility
philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining and ensuring
compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body laws,
regulations, and standards related to nursing services.* Guides and
monitors the organization's infection control program designed to
prevent the transmission of disease and infection.Qualifications of
our Director of Nursing:* Graduate of an accredited Nursing
program;* Must have a current Registered Nurse license in IA.*
Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience and at least three
(3) years of nursing experience in a behavioral healthcare setting,
psychiatric preferred.* Experience with the substance use disorder
space* Preferred at least three (3) years' experience in managerial
or nursing leadership role.* Must possess and demonstrate a high
degree of leadership, organizational ability, and communication
skills.* Previous experience in managing or assisting onsite
surveys from external agencies;* Knowledgeable of applicable
Department of Health and Human Resources, CMS regulations and Joint
Commission standards.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental
insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision
insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayEducation:*
Master's (Preferred)Experience:* Nursing Leadership in behavioral
health: 3 years (Required)* acute psychiatric: 3 years (Required)*
Leadership: 5 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* Nursing
License (Required)Work Location: One locationWhy Safe Harbor
Recovery Center?Safe Harbor Recovery Center offers a comprehensive
benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience
and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting
a resume. Safe Harbor Recovery Center is an EOE.Veterans and
military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is
dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our
treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the
unique strengths of the military community in supporting our
mission to serve those who have served.Job Type: Full-time
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