Director of Nursing

Company Description

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) is looking for talented healthcare professionals to join our team!

Part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family of brands, we are dedicated to helping our patients and their families cope with alcohol and substance abuse and find a path of hope, health and healing.

Our success and outstanding reputation for quality programs in the field of recovery depend on the motivated, enterprising and qualified professionals we recruit and retain. Our employees are caring and committed. They enable us to give exceptional and pioneering treatment and the tools individuals and their families need to reclaim sobriety and pursue rich lives.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Compensation Range: $108k - 130k per year.

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

Our Offer to You! 

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k) 
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, this individual is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating, directing and monitoring nursing care.  This individual has the authority to take steps to prevent or control the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents.

Responsibilities

The duties listed below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

• Adheres to all DBH Policy and Procedures.
• Conducts self in a manner that represents DBH mission, vision and values.
• The Intensity of supervision, direct and/or close, will be specific to the individual, based on level and type of education, experience and training.  Emphasis will be placed on assessing demonstrated competence during the probationary period when supervision will include at least the following methodologies:
• Observation of conduction of and contribution to department meetings and shift report.
• Review of data collection activities and nursing assessments.
• Direct observation of performance of primary nursing duties.
• Completion of probationary and annual performance appraisals.
• Daily verbal reporting of nursing activities to Medical Director or designee.
• Provides strategic direction for assigned departments, setting, and communicating short- and long-term goals and planning/implementing special projects and policies.
• Oversees development of the annual operating budget for assigned clinical areas, including appropriate requests for capital expenditures.  Maintains the operational budget.
• Directs the development and implementation of new programs and patient services for the program consistent with the facility’s goals and objectives.
• Develops, implements, and revises departmental policies and procedures to ensure that department services are provided in compliance with standards established by the facility and outside regulatory/licensing agencies.
• Coaches and provides constructive feedback to direct reports. Serves as a mentor for direct reports.
• Develops and implements strategies consistent with organizational performance improvement program.
• Conducts ongoing analysis and determination of appropriate staff mix to support patient.
• Monitors patient/customer satisfaction and ensures resolution of complaints/concerns.  Implements proactive measures to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Continually assesses staffing patterns, skill mix and productivity reports to ensure the highest quality of service while preserving financial capital.
• Provides operational leadership to clinical departments on a day-to-day basis to ensure patient flow and processes remain consistent throughout all departments.
• Provides leadership in the coordination of all performance improvement activities including quality outcomes measurement based on trended data.
• Provides leadership in fostering an environment of mentoring and development of professional growth within the department of nursing.
• Provides leadership in the development of plans and manag