Director, Nursing Behavioral Health

				Overview:

Reports to Sr. Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNO. Responsible for identifying, implementing, monitoring and evaluating nursing standards of practice and operational quality improvement activities; including all Human Resource and Educational activities.

Responsibilities:

* Participates with the Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services and other members of the nursing staff in establishing philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department.
* Monitors planning of staffing to ensure safe patient care.
* Ensures that all areas have appropriate staffing plans, and recruitment, hiring & retention practices to retain qualified staff for positions. Monitors staffing effectiveness regularly.
* Provides direct supervision of Assistant Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers and Administrative Nursing Coordinators.
* Demonstrates working knowledge of legal, regulatory and union requirements for service. Monitors these to maintain full compliance.
* Provides effective, timely response and communication with superiors, peers, staff, other departments/disciplines, and Medical staff. Meets regularly with Chairperson of Service for joint planning.
* Plans data-driven Performance Improvement activities which fit into the organization-wide plan and makes quantifiable improvements in the services provided.
* Participates with Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services in establishing standards/guidelines/policies which ensure efficient, safe and effective patient care.
* Participates with Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services in planning the portion of nursing Department's budget, table of organization for the division and control of the divisional budget.
* Provides opportunities for professional growth and development of staff based on clinical and professional standards of clinical care and of professional practice.
* Monitors the counseling and discipline of nursing personnel.
* Provides consultation in the area of clinical expertise.
* Represents the Department of Nursing on selected committees through participation or representation.
* Provides administrative coverage for the Nursing Department as necessary.
* Participates in the system of continuing education to increase administrative and clinical knowledge and skills.
* Innovative and implements best practices in care.
* Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services.
* Compliance with regulatory requirements.
* HCAPS: Development with team and service
* Outcome and improvement
* Communication plan

* Gives and accepts feedback among coworkers and management to enhance team relations.
* Provides clear communication to staff regarding the hospital and department's mission, vision and goals.
* Conducts regular departmental meetings and addresses the items.
* Role models and fosters effective professional relationships with other departments and members of the health care team.
* Develops effective working relationships with ancillary and support services that result in improved patient care and/or departmental functioning.
* Establishes and monitors customer service improvement goals, which focus on priority aspects of patient satisfaction.

Qualifications:

Education:  

* Graduate of accredited Nursing school BSN.

* Master's Degree in nursing or related field, required. Exceptional experience in lieu of education will be considered. Exceptional experience is outlined below in the experience section.

* Doctorate preferred.

Experience:

* Minimum ten (10) years of Nursing Experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Critical thinking, math, and computer skills (Excel & Word).
* Effective application of TQM teams, quality measures, clinical guidelines and process management initiatives.
* Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators.
* Capable in producing trend and evaluation data and documentation.
* Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models, processes and tools and their use in health care integrated settings. 
* Maintains currency with state of the art and regulatory trends.
* Knowledge of methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis.
* Works effectively in integrated structure by establishing effective working relationships with all departments and levels of staff.
* Works as a team player.  
* Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions. 
* Excellent oral and communication skills.
* Experience and demonstrated competency in applicable clinical specialty.
* Demonstrated commitment to continued professional growth and development. 
* Demonstrates competence in leadership and administrative skills.
Decision making and problem solving. Essential Sensory Requirements:
* Able to see, hear, read and write English.

Licences, Certifications:

* Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in New York State required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
* Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) required
* Certification in Area of Specialty is required.

Physical Requirements:

* Physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
* Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
* An individual in this position may be exposed to: Adverse indoor environmental conditions, Blood borne pathogens, Blood and body fluids, Physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), communicable diseases, chemical hazards, radiation, and repetitive motions.
* Full range of body motion, able to lift up to 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist lifting and moving patients.
* Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand and eye coordination.
* Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.
* Frequently sitting at desk working on computer.
* Ability to flex working hours.
* On call
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center