4+ years of nursing leadership experience required
1+ year of inpatient residential experience preferred
Current, unencumbered RN license in Colorado
Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Knowledge of electronic medical records systems (KIPU)
Ability to work with a diverse patient population
Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport
Responsibilities
Manage frontline nursing staff to ensure excellent patient care
Coordinate patient care with the Medical Director
Provide on-call services for the facility
Maintain nursing operations by enforcing policies and procedures
Participate in the recruitment and training of nursing staff
Supervise, educate, and coach nursing staff
Manage infection control and oversee quality assurance activities
Benefits
Subsidized health insurance coverage for employees and dependents
100% employer-paid basic life insurance
100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off plan
401K retirement plan with employer match
Employee referral bonuses
Access to various voluntary insurance options
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director of Nursing
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Northpoint Colorado (Adult inpatient in Loveland, CO)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with rotating on call
Compensation: $90,000-145,000/year
POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Director of Nursing is a registered nurse who is responsible for ensuring that quality medical care is coordinated and delivered to patients through careful management of staff and other resources. This person plays a critical role in the recruitment and development of a multidisciplinary team of professionals, as well as managing complex projects that span multiple departments. The Director of Nursing will collaborate with other internal leaders to review/recommend changes in medications used, healthcare policy, health insurance and other industry trends.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:
Manage the frontline nursing staff and ensure continual delivery of excellent patient care
Work closely with the Medical Director to coordinate patient care, provider appointments and medication protocols; ensure medical care is in line with established policy and procedure.
Provide on-call services for facility
Maintain nursing operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
Familiarity with The Joint Commission accreditation requirements; take an active role in maintaining Joint Commission audits and continual readiness within the facility
Participate in recruiting, selecting, orienting and training nurses
Supervise, educate, coach, acknowledge and discipline nursing staff
Manage and develop work based teams for assigned shifts, train new staff, and leader the nursing team
Create and maintain a comprehensive schedule to meet all shift requirements
Resolve a variety of patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies
Maintain a cooperative relationship among the nursing team and other staff by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem solving methods
Manage Northpoint's Infection Control Program
Manage Vivitrol education, ordering, and insurance claim processing
Manage FMLA and Short Term Disability paperwork for patients
Perform Utilization and Peer-to-Peer reviews as requested by the Billing team
Act as liaison for facility-related matters with contracting vendors
Complete medical pre-screen on all potential admissions to facility
Respond to all incident reports
Provide hands on care to patients; perform all duties of a Registered Nurse
Audit charts for procedure compliance
Document information regarding patient care and behavior as required in policies and procedures
Utilize de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety as well as ensuring safety for the patient and other individuals in the unit
Participate in patient treatment planning and implementation
Participate in the maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment and report needs for repairs and maintenance to appropriate staff
Comply with all laws, regulations, and scope of licensure
Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions
Document medical assessment, diagnosis, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment planning items in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care
Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times
Oversee and participate in the quality assurance and compliance activities of the facility
Provide medical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care to best coordinate reimbursement of treatment services
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care
Other medically appropriate services and special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:
4+ years of nursing leadership experience required
1+ year of inpatient residential experience preferred
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where services are rendered at hire and throughout the entire duration of employment
Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems (KIPU)
Enthusiasm, passion for working with people, and an internal drive to improve the lives of individuals in our care
Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout duration of employment
Ability to work with a diverse population along with interpersonal skills and knowledge required for treating patients in area of assigned specialty
Demonstrated ability to hold strong personal boundaries and ability to build rapport with patients
Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Excellent organizational abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Patient service oriented (both internal and external)
Creative and persistent problem solver
Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct supervisor for Nursing staff
Responsible for evaluating the performance of personnel in the Nursing Department
FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Subsidized Health Insurance Coverage for Employee, Spouse, & Dependent(s)
100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses
Generous Paid Time Off plan
Employee Referral Bonuses
401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.
Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.
