Director Nursing - Behavioral Health

Provides leadership in the use of methods and processes for developing and achieving the Medical Center’s plan for providing patient care consistent with the health system’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan.

• Education:4 Year / Bachelors Degree, BSN required. Graduate Degree, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years successful supervisory/management experience, required. Minimum five years of clinical experience in nursing, required.
• Licensure: Current RN licensure in the applicable state, required.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, in critical care, at the Manager level or above.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

   
• Additional Skills/Requirements (required):
  • Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific competency assessment. Current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; understanding of customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations.