JOB SUMMARY:
Under direction of the Clinical Director/Administrator, to plan, organize and direct the in-patient nursing services of Restpadd PHF; to coordinate and integrate the activities of the nursing service with other Facility Departments and organized Clinical Staff; and to perform related work as required.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates with the Clinical Director and other management staff in planning and implementing the nursing services program, responsible for nursing staff education and in-service training, attending administrative and treatment team meetings; participates in the interviewing, hiring, scheduling of nursing staff, evaluation of nursing staff performance; plans, trains and supervised the activities of nursing personnel; covers the floor in emergency situations; review of all incident reports/unusual occurrence, seclusion and restraint investigation to ensure compliance with WIC regulations; interprets program and policies to staff and community groups; assists in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating nursing policies and procedures with respect to specialized psychiatric treatment; assists in the development of the budget for nursing services; assists with
QA/PI/IP/RM data collection and analysis; serves on committees; ensures that all required statistical information is complete and accurate; submits regular reports as required; monitors/supervises processes and procedure related to medication management and compliance with industry regulations and other such duties as required by the Administrator, CEO, and Medical Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Plan, organize and direct a broad range of nursing services
- Develop, interpret and evaluate the nursing service program
- Supervise and train nursing staff
- Implement policy decisions and practices
- Participate effectively in budget analysis, development and fiscal control
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other Facility staff
- Coordinate Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, Risk Management and Infection Prevention Services at the facility.
- Prepare clear and concise reports
- Provide skilled mental health nursing case
- Professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients.
- Social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders.
- Medical and psychological terminology. Medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients.
- Control, preparation and administration of medications.
- State of California laws and regulations for the nursing profession.
- Regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients.
- Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.
- Basic computer programs.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to be highly efficient, organized and accurate in work
- Ability to exercise initiative, judgement and decision-making skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of CA
- Possession of an appropriate California Driver license
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in psychiatric nursing or related field with experience in administration; or
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field with experience in psychiatric nursing and two years of experience in nursing administration; or
- Four years of experience in nursing administration or supervision and with experience in psychiatric nursing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Nursing: 4 years (Preferred)
- Nursing administration: 2 years (Preferred)
- Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
