Director-Nursing Recovery

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sets the vision for nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care.

Anticipates and effectively manage changes in census and acuity and allocates nursing resources based on measurement of patient acuity/care needed.

Role models' expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety while providing direct hands-on care to the residents of the program.

Is able to use time wisely in order to manage the administrative functions of the role while providing direct care on a regular basis.

Plan, direct, coordinate nursing services within the recovery facility.

Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel.

Provide clinical leadership, strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff.

Determine, assign, and assess performance objectives for nursing department.

Organize, coordinate, develop and review policies, procedures and nursing protocols within the facility to meet all regulatory, compliance and quality care standards.

Responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency of the nursing department.

Lead and develop the nursing staff within the facility, providing performance goals, feedback and development opportunities.

Set and carry out policies, goals and procedures for their function or department.

Evaluate the quality of care, staff's work and the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the function or department.

Develop and oversee function or departmental budget and reporting.

Direct and conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Five or more years nursing experience preferred, previous experience with the population of the facility preferred; with 1 year of progressive nursing management or administrative experience.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current RN license within the state where facility is providing service.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Negative Tuberculosis Test within the past year required.