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Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

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Position Summary

The director collaborates with other nursing leaders, medical directors, and portfolio leaders to advance strategy and operational direction for the inpatient mental health unit and mental health care teams. This role coordinates efforts across departments and services by providing clinical and administrative leadership and expertise. The director facilitates an atmosphere of inclusive, situational management and the development of collegial relationships among department employees and other healthcare disciplines consistent with Children''s values and Magnet model guiding principles. This position has a major responsibility for the implementation of the organization''s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, evidence-based nursing practice, within their defined areas of responsibility and considering clinical needs of the population across the care continuum. They support the utilization of technology in care delivery, to improve access and service quality.

The Director of Mental Health has responsibility and accountability to ensure that mental health services and programs provided in the emergency departments and inpatient mental health unit are patient/family focused, clinically excellent, operationally efficient, and achieve effective outcomes in clinical quality, safety, cost, experience, and staff engagement. The director will play a critical role in fostering a healthy working environment that is conducive to all employees and aligns with our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. The director advocates for and maximizes the use of available resources to ensure the delivery of efficient, safe, and compassionate clinical care based on current standards of practice and evidence. They have accountability for nursing practice in all areas of responsibility and provides leadership to promote shared decision making.

The Director of Mental Health reports to the VP of Clinical Services.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota or eligible for licensure.

Education:

• Bachelor''s degree or higher in nursing required.
• Master''s degree in healthcare related field (preferably nursing, MBA with healthcare focus, or MHA) preferred.
• Professional nursing certification preferred (or achieved within 1 year of hire).

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible clinical management and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in system implementations.
• Progressive management/leadership/ experience at the system level.
• Management experience in a labor contract environment preferred.
• A track record of developing people through coaching, mentoring, and encouragement.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking, planning, and implementation.
• Possesses a proven track record of leading cost-effective hospital and health services operations.
• Experience in successful partnering with other health care programs and organizations, including community agencies.
• Possesses a strong background specifically in nursing and clinical operations and have experience in quality improvement, benchmarking, process improvement, patient safety, productivity management and patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates excellent collaboration and influence skills to support service line development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate effective teams with proven ability to realize favorable outcomes and performance.
• Effective communicator both in facilitating group discussion and presenting information in a larger forum.
• Knowledge of how to incorporate evidence-based practices and resources for benchmarking processes and outcomes.
• Knowledge, methods and skills needed to effectuate change, to understand and value the perspectives and responsibilities of others, and the capacity to mentor others.
• Financial acumen.

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.