Assistant Director of Nursing 12k Sign-On Bonus
Company: Oceans Healthcare
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi, healing is our focus. We
are passionate about helping children, adults, and seniors manage
the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and other
mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative, and progressive
therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term
wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric
counseling and treatment options.The Assistant Director of Nursing
is responsible for upholding the standards of nursing care as
established by the Nurse Practice Act, Psychiatric Standards of
Nursing, policy and procedures, and all other external governing
and credentialing bodies. The Assistant Director of Nursing directs
the staff and operation of the Nursing Department at all facility
locations; coordinates, plans and manages nursing activities;
formulates nursing program goals and objectives; manages nursing
positions; evaluates staff; assists in the management of the
nursing budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and
outside of the department who might impact on program activities;
participates in recruitment and retention programs; determines the
quality of nursing care; participates in performance improvement
programs; collaborates with clinical instructors for educational
programs; represents the Nursing Department in professional and/or
community organizations; demonstrates age specific and cultural
sensitivity. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint
Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans Mission, policies
and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.Essential
Functions:Utilizes the principles of management/nursing to
coordinate patient care and nursing service activities towards
positive outcomes; demonstrates fiscal responsibility in scheduling
staffing patterns while considering patient safety.Supervises
nursing personnel including: determining workload and delegating
assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and
initiating corrective or disciplinary actions. Conducts and reviews
evaluations on individual staff; makes recommendations for
promotion, salary adjustment and/or disciplinary
actions.Accountable for nursing performance improvement and
contributions to problem identification, investigation and
monitoring of resolutions in providing quality care and customer
satisfaction.Develops data collection tools, identifies trends,
risk areas, and evaluates reliance of research. Coordinates with
employees to collect data on the quality of Nursing services;
analyzes data collected and submits monthly report to Performance
Improvement Director.Oversees and adheres to safety regulations of
facility policies and procedures and external regulatory and
credentialing bodies; participates as a member of the facility wide
safety team.Provides support and acts as a resource for development
and implementation of Infection Control, standard precautions
policies and procedures.Supports and coordinates patient safety
issues in conjunction with Hospital Administrator; analyzes,
reviews and follows up on incident reports related to
nursing/patient safety issues in conjunction with Risk
Management.Ensures staff compliance with patient care,
documentation, hospital/unit policies and procedures, protocols,
and guidelines; Ensures appropriate nursing staff for each unit to
meet patient needs.Directs appropriate training activities for all
permanent and temporary nursing employees as well as assurance of
proper current licensure, continuing education, CPR, and an Oceans
Healthcare approved behavioral health de-escalation program;
participates in orientation of new and current nursing
staff.Performs other duties and projects as assignedRequirementsMSN
preferred or BSN with management and psychiatric experience with an
unrestricted state nursing license. At least 3 years previous
experience as an RN.Must be flexible with work schedule. Involves
discretion and independent action within prescribed limits. This
position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and
leadership abilities with the ability to manage, supervise, and
oversee multiple employees. Should demonstrate the ability to solve
practical problems and utilize appropriate steps for problem
resolution, ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and ability
to exercise sound judgment. Must be competent in the areas of
interpersonal communications, excellent verbal and written skills,
knowledge of Medicare and regulatory and credentialing criteria
standards, knowledge of safety standards, spread of organisms, and
the adult learning process. Must be competent in the provision of
nursing care. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an
Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.Subject to
many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and
inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be
able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires
spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building
that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily
from temperature changes.
Keywords: Oceans Healthcare, Biloxi , Assistant Director of Nursing 12k Sign-On Bonus, Executive , Biloxi, Mississippi
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