Director of Nursing - Pathways - Exempt

Category

RN Professional

City

Jackson

State

Tennessee

Shift: 8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

Job Profile Summary

The Director will direct the delivery of nursing care, treatments, and services for all Pathways areas where nursing care is delivered whether this care is delivered by RNs, LPNs, or psychiatric technicians. The employee is responsible for the daily operations of assigned units and supervision of assigned personnel.

The employee makes decisions that require expert clinical judgment and collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, and families. Responsible for interviewing, completing staff evaluations, and monitoring staff for compliance with policies, procedures, and Quality Improvement standards.

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Pathways and the Medical Director for Pathways, the Director of Nursing functions at the senior leadership level to provide effective leadership and to coordinate delivery of care, treatment, and services.

This employee is responsible for twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Current RN licensure as approved for practice in the State of Tennessee and a Bachelor's degree is required. The employee is subject to call back as required by the hospital.

Essential Job Functions

Assumes an active role with the Pathways’ advisory board, medical staff, and other management staff and departments within the hospital.

Communicates with the Executive Director and other leaders for the purpose of discussing nursing care policies, management needs, patient and staff needs, as well as future planning and departmental goals.

Collaborates with internal and external physicians, nursing, and social services to ensure the appropriate placement of adult psychiatric patients.

Assigns and monitors patient care according to patient acuity, plans of care, and competency of assigned, available personnel.

Responsible for hiring adequate, competent staff, employee coaching and evaluations, and performance improvement plans as needed.

• Assures unit compliance with all regulatory agency requirements and nursing standards.
• Investigates causes of grievances and complaints of patients, physicians, visitors, employees, completes appropriate documentation, and reports findings to the Executive Director or appropriate person.
• Responsible for the Pathways' Infection Control Program including development, implementation, and review.
• Works collaboratively with other departments serving as the resource person for Infection Control issues for Pathways.
• Reviews, monitors, and adjusts operations to ensure budget expectations are met.
• Reviews and evaluates continuing education materials.
• Prepares in-services and conducts training as needed to ensure staff competency.
• Recognizes and participates in activities that foster personal and professional growth.
• Develops and maintains a positive work environment and the overall team effort.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Job Specifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Required

Must possess skills and proficiencies in the principles, concepts and techniques of the mental health profession

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse approved for practice in the State of Tennessee
• BLS required
• Additional certifications/competencies may be required at department discretion

Experience

Proficiency in current practices and techniques in specific area nursing and management of the psychiatric client as acquired through 5-10 years clinical experience, preferred

Previous management and supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skill and proficiency training in the principles, concepts, and techniques of the nursing profession for providing care to adult, geriatric, adolescent and pediatric patients

• Ability to express ideas effectively when speaking to groups and hospital personnel
• Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare reports

Numerical ability required to evaluate statistical data and to make various computations in planning departmental operations and budget.

Interpersonal Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with people (i. e. organizing and planning programs, developing staff and assigning personnel)

Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.

Direction/Supervision Requirements

Organizational ability to plan and control the entire activities of the nursing department and personnel activities

• Ability to evaluate reports, programs, and other data for utilization
• Ability to relate to people in all areas of business, organizations.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on a continuous basis
• Prolonged periods of sitting at desk and working on computer
• Maintains good physical and emotional well-being

Environmental Conditions

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bio-hazardous materials.
• Works well under pressure

Other Job Requirements

Understands patient satisfaction is a top priority and is flexible and accommodating to meet the patient's needs and protect the patient's dignity

Nondiscrimination Notice Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.