DIRECTOR, NURSING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - RWMC

Company: CharterCARE Health Partners
Location: Providence
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Summary: The Nursing Director of Behavioral Health is responsible for ongoing leadership and operations of a clinical department and for nursing care, safety, and quality. The Nursing Director uses sound human resource and financial management principles and techniques to guide the provision of nursing services to patients and families. The Nursing Director supports comprehensive patient and family services through effective participation with the interdisciplinary team. Collaborates with physicians for the implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and regulations for the departments to facilitate optimal nursing care. Assumes 24-hour responsibility, authority, and accountability for patient care activities and service operation.Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Nursing preferred.Licensure: RI Registered NurseExperience: Three years progressive management/leadership experience required. Five years progressive management/leadership experience preferred. Previous experience as a Director preferredSkills and Abilities:Demonstrate leadership/managerial skillPerform effectively in stressful situationsUse effective communication skillsActive listening skillsAbility to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw conclusionsProblem solve in a solution orientated mannerDemonstrate financial management, personnel management, and adaptabilityExcellent project developmentExcellent communication and negotiation skillsCommitment to teamwork and teamUnderstands and is able to apply Quality Improvement Theory and toolsHas basic and intermediate computer skills, must be able to work with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPointWorking Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements: Occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as files, books, etc. Involves sitting, walking, stooping, and reaching. However, as necessary, must be able to meet the physical requirements for staff level positions in the department(s).Location: CharterCARE Health Partners - 7849-Behavioral Health Services AdminSchedule: Full Time, 1st Shift, 8-5p

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