Job Summary - Why you'll love this position
General summary:
This is a top-level administrative nurse position accountable for coordinating and managing the establishment of major plans, task assignments, and allocation of staffing to support and ensure conformance with specified objectives and policies. Directs the total nursing program for a large hospital or institution, typically as a Director of Nursing or Chief Nursing Officer, or may direct nursing services for a state agency or division, or direct a statewide public health nursing program. Develops vision and strategic direction; designs and executes plans of action for patient care processes, organizational culture, and nursing operations.
Responsibilities - What you'll do
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Working with hospital and nursing leadership to secure accreditation from TJC and certification from CMS/DHSS
• Performance Improvement methodologies (preference will be given to those familiar with CQI Plus and Lean)
• The development and management of nursing schedules, acuity systems, and nursing budgets (including overtime and PRN/agency nurses)
• Effective strategies for the recruitment and retention of professional nurses and para-professional nursing technicians
• Evidence Based Practice in the treatment and rehabilitation of clinical populations with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) as well as Intellectual Disabilities
The ideal candidate will possess personal and professional commitment to the treatment of individuals with an SPMI, including values consistent with Trauma Informed Care, Recovery Based Practice, Advocacy and Stigma-Reduction, Client Choice and Empowerment.
Qualifications - All you need for success
Minimum Requirements:
• Candidates must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Missouri.
• Three (3) or more years of high level nursing management experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A Master's Degree or doctoral preparation in psychiatric and mental health nursing is preferred.
Candidates with a BSN who are in the process of or willing to promptly pursue a graduate degree in a psychiatric/mental health specialty may be considered
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC's vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC's core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence. You can be a part of this important effort by being a member within our Medical Staff Department.
We offer great benefits:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
For additional information on this position please contact the Human Resources Office at (816) 387-2516.
