Assistant Director of Nursing
Company: Oceans Healthcare
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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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.This position comes with a $12,000
sign-on bonus!Evening ShiftThe 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 assignedBenefits
Include:o Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options)
- Eligible after 30 days of employmento 401(k) Retirement Savings
Plan with Discretionary Company Matcho Daily Pay Optiono Health
Reimbursement Accounto Flexible Spending Accounto Health Savings
Accounto Life and AD&D Insuranceo Long-Term and Short-Term
Disabilityo Employee Assistance ProgramRequirementsMSN 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, Healthcare , Biloxi, Mississippi
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