Director of Nursing

divh2Director Of Nursing/h2pPosition Summary: Under the direction and general supervision of the Executive Mental Health Administrator, the Director of Nursing is responsible to assist the attending Physician with the evaluation and psychiatric treatment of all clients. This position oversees the administration of health and wellness services in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures./ppDuties and Responsibilities:/pulliRuns groups on topic of health and wellness./liliPerforms as Infection Control Officer./liliModels a positive and professional image that emulates the organizations mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers./liliProvides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results./liliAssists the attending Psychiatrist with the evaluation and psychiatric treatment of all clients./liliEnsures that all clients are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times./liliDevelops short and long range planning for nursing function./liliEnsures that nursing interventions meet personal, physical and cognitive needs of each client as well as maximize his/her self-care capacities, identity, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction./liliCoordinates interdisciplinary client care management efforts./liliEnsures a safe and sanitary environment for clients, employees and visitors via oversight of safety and maintenance functions./liliIs responsible for ensuring interventions are administered appropriately by subordinates, consults with subordinates to ensure that medications and supplies are stored and controlled properly, and that there is an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment etc. on premises at all times./liliOversees all unusual occurrences and assists Program Director in reporting incidents to appropriate agency./liliSupervises LVN/LPN to ensure that all client condition changes are handled promptly and documentation is done on a timely basis./liliEnsures that all personnel involved in providing care to client are aware of clients care plan and reviews LVN/LPN notes to determine if care plan is being followed./liliReviews LVN/LPN notes and documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy of client assessments, including information on nursing care provided, clients response to care, and issues for follow-up./liliReports the following in accordance with established facility procedures and regulatory standards: accidents and incidents; client grievances, complaints, allegations of client abuse and/or misappropriation of client property; occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals; concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance including but not limited to hazardous conditions and equipment./liliDemonstrates commitment to companys mission, values and standards of ethical behavior./li/ulpCOVID-19 Precaution(s): Remote interview process Plastic shield at work stations Temperature screenings Social distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place/ppRequirements:/pulliNursing: 3 years (Required)/liliCriminal background check (Required)/liliCalifornia RN (Required)/liliDrivers License (Required)/liliUS work authorization (Required)/liliBachelors (Preferred)/liliSupervising Experience: 2 years (Preferred)/liliBehavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)/liliPsychiatric nursing: 2 years (Preferred)/liliMedical Specialty: Critical Intensive Care Home Health Psychiatry/liliSchedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday/liliEducation: Bachelors (Preferred)/liliExperience: Nursing: 3 years (Required) Supervising Experience: 2 years (Preferred) behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred) psychiatric nursing: 2 years (Preferred) treating adolescent population: 2 years (Preferred) knowledge on accreditation and licensing requirement: 1 year (Required)/liliLicense/Certification: California RN (Required) Drivers License (Required)/liliWillingness To Travel: 25% (Required)/li/ulpBenefits:/pulliDental insurance/liliDisability insurance/liliEmployee assistance program/liliEmployee discount/liliFlexible spending account/liliHealth insurance/liliLife insurance/liliPaid time off/liliProfessional development assistance/liliReferral program/liliTuition reimbursement/liliVision insurance/liliBenefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply Only full-time employees eligible/li/ulpCare Navigators On Demand is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment./p/div