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Director of Nursing

Arbor Wellness

Brentwood, Tennessee

Posted Sep 22 · 2 years of experience

Shift and hours
Rotating
Unit and setting
Psych · Behavioral Health Ability to deal with both chemically dependent and individuals in psychiatric care in a non-judgmental, compassionate fashion.chemically dependent and psychiatric care individuals
License
RN license Current active licensure in the state the facility resides as an R.N with no disciplinary actions.RN license with no disciplinary actions in state facility resides

Do you qualify?

License
RN license with no disciplinary actions in state facility resides Current active licensure in the state the facility resides as an R.N with no disciplinary actions.
Certification
Active BLS certificate Active BLS certificate.
Education
BSN from accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with at least a BSN.
Experience
2 years direct supervisory experience 2 years direct supervisory experience, 5 years preferred.
Experience
policy management, leadership, and regulation compliance experience Experience in policy management, leadership, and regulation compliance.
Also asks
Knowledge of financial reporting, legal regulations, and evidence-based practice Knowledge of financial reporting, legal regulations, and evidence-based practice.
Also asks
Ability to deal with chemically dependent and psychiatric care individuals non-judgmentally and compassionately Ability to deal with both chemically dependent and individuals in psychiatric care in a non-judgmental, compassionate fashion.
Also asks
Communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills Excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, and customer service.
Also asks
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and referral sources Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff as well as with referral sources.
Also asks
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions from a wide variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Also asks
Non-restricted driver's license Non-restricted driver’s license.

Preferred

Experience
5 years direct supervisory experience
Experience
Experience with The Joint Commission accreditation Experience with The Joint Commission accreditation.
Experience
Experience working in nursing leadership in behavioral health Experience working in nursing leadership in the field of behavioral health.

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, LifeMedical, Dental, Vision, Life
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance Program
  • BenefitsPaid-Time OffPaid-Time Off
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life

The role and schedule

Day to day
Directing and overseeing nursing team Directing and overseeing our amazing nursing team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
Day to day
Developing and carrying out nursing department policies and procedures Developing and carrying out nursing department policies and procedures.
Day to day
Manage department record keeping and nursing staff documentation Manage department record keeping and nursing staff documentation.
Day to day
Managing facility infection control policies and procedures Managing facility infection control policies and procedures as needed.
Day to day
Managing department budgeting and financial processes Managing department budgeting and financial processes.
Day to day
Working with medical and clinical teams to plan, carry out, and evaluate patient treatment plans Working with medical and clinical teams to plan, carry out, and evaluate patient treatment plans.
Day to day
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Day to day
Attends staff training and meetings Attends staff training and meetings as required by the employer.
Details
In-person/office work environment with daily face-to-face interaction with staff and clients
Details
Workday involves desk work, computer work, meeting with clients, and paperwork in a temperature-controlled environment
Details
Standing for periods of time and occasional lifting of 50 lbs or more
Details
Potential exposure to violent situations Potential exposure to violent situations.
Details
Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

The workplace

Arbor Wellness
Rehab Center
4.5 Google rating

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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Essential

Duties

  • Directing and overseeing our amazing nursing team (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
  • Developing and carrying out nursing department policies and procedures.
  • Manage department record keeping and nursing staff documentation.
  • Managing facility infection control policies and procedures as needed.
  • Managing department budgeting and financial processes.
  • Working with medical and clinical teams to plan, carry out, and evaluate patient treatment plans.
  • Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
  • Attends staff training and meetings as required by the employer.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with at least a BSN.
  • Current active licensure in the state the facility resides as an R. N with no disciplinary actions.
  • 2 years direct supervisory experience, 5 years preferred.
  • Experience in policy management, leadership, and regulation compliance.
  • Knowledge of financial reporting, legal regulations, and evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to deal with both chemically dependent and individuals in psychiatric care in a non-judgmental, compassionate fashion.
  • Excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, and customer service.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff as well as with referral sources.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions from a wide variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Active BLS certificate.
  • Non-restricted driver’s license.

Key Competencies

  • Compassion toward people in recovery and in mental health treatment.
  • Excellent nursing judgment.
  • Willingness to work with clients of all backgrounds and populations.
  • Patience with the client population.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Self-starter and problem solver.
  • Experience with The Joint Commission accreditation.
  • Experience working in nursing leadership in the field of behavioral health.

Work Environment

This position is an in-person/office work environment. There will be daily face-to-face interaction with staff and clients. The workday will vary, but it will often include sitting at a desk, working on a computer, meeting with clients, and completing paperwork. This position requires you to work in a temperature-controlled environment. Standing for periods of time may be required. Occasional need for lifting 50lbs or more. Potential exposure to violent situations. Potential exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401k Match
  • Paid-Time Off
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay

What's around it?

In Brentwood, TN

Brentwood, TN

Living costs about 8% below the US average

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