Valley Behavioral Health

Director, Nursing

Valley Behavioral Health • $80K — $100K *
Jacksonville, FL 32210In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of approved school of nursing with current RN state license
  • Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
  • 2 years of experience in chemical dependency or psychiatric nursing
  • Preferred experience in directing an Inpatient/Residential Nursing Unit
  • Ability to perform CPR and meet physical demands of the role
  • Must have 4 years of continuous abstinence if in recovery

Responsibilities

  • Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and document key findings
  • Assess withdrawal acuity and intervene according to policies
  • Conduct mental status and suicide risk screenings
  • Establish rapport with patients and families
  • Monitor vital signs and administer medications as ordered
  • Perform venipuncture safely and effectively
  • Provide health education to patients and families

Benefits

  • Dynamic team environment
  • Opportunities for quality and performance improvement participation
  • Engagement in infection control activities
  • Staff development and performance evaluation opportunities
  • Supportive infrastructure for patient-centered care
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to add to our dynamic team! The DON provides supervision of nursing staff as well as performs all duties of nursing services. The DON implements policy and procedures regarding supervised withdrawal and carries out physician's orders and protocols as directed. They will assure that a full complement of nursing staff is available to meet the needs of patients and participate in quality and performance improvement activities as indicated. Additionally, the DON will participate in infection control surveillance and prevention.

Responsibilities
  • Complete and document an accurate and comprehensive nursing assessment, which concludes with the identification of key findings that needs to be addressed in treatment
  • Accurately assess acuity of withdrawal and intervene according to program policy, procedures, and protocol
  • Accurately conduct mental status and suicide risk screening and initiate consultation/intervention in a timely manner as indicated
  • Establish and maintain rapport with patients and their family members
  • Accurately monitor vital signs (B/P, Pulse, Respirations) and administer medications properly when ordered by physician
  • Perform venipuncture on patients accurately and without harm to patients
  • Administer P.O. medications, IM injections and IV medications, including IV fluids
  • Accurately transcribe physician orders, order medication and be accountable with controlled medications
  • Perform routine monitoring and testing, e.g., blood glucose monitoring, audiometric screening, EKG
  • Provide health/medical education to patients and family members as appropriate
  • Supervise, monitor, and assure quality clinical performance of nursing personnel
  • Supervise and participate in timely, accurate patient record documentation pertaining to nursing assessments, treatment planning, treatment rendered, patient's response to and progress in treatment, physician's orders, and other standard activities
  • Assure nursing participation in Clinical Team Staffing and staff meetings
  • Serve as the facility's Infection Control Officer. Assure Infection Control Policy's and Procedures are implemented and maintained
  • Monitor and evaluate, in conjunction with the Pharmacist, medication usage reviews
  • Assure regular monitoring of patient care equipment
  • Serve on the ECPSO and other committees as indicated
  • Conduct regular quality/performance improvement monitoring and evaluation activities and serve on Task Groups as needed
  • Conduct staff performance evaluations as needed
  • Practice the Board of Nursing Standards of Practice
  • Assure that the Bradford Health Services Principles of Treatment are actualized in the Nursing Department
  • Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients' needs and concerns
  • Maintain an environment conducive to well-being, safety, and provide health teaching and counseling to patients and staff
  • Perform other legal and ethical duties as requested by the Executive Director and the Medical Director


Qualifications
  • Graduate of approved school of nursing and current state license (RN)
  • Two years experience in supervisory capacity and two years experience in chemical dependency treatment or psychiatric nursing
  • Previous experience in directing Inpatient/Residential Nursing Unit preferred.
  • Must be able to continuously sit from 6 to 8 hours per shift
  • Must be able to see 20/40 corrected in each eye and hear (hearing aid acceptable)
  • Must be capable of administering CPR
  • Walk within the facility approximately ½ mile per 8 hour shift
  • Must be emotionally and physically capable of functioning under stressful situations
  • If recovering, must have four (4) years continuous abstinence


About Valley Behavioral Health

Valley Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Utah. The organization was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the state. Valley Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and residential treatment. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness and education in the community.
Learn more about Valley Behavioral Health
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1987
* Ladders Estimates

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