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Nursing Program Director

Nursing Program Director

TRILLIUM BEHAVIORAL PATHWAYS LLCWarren, MI, US
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Job Description

Job Description

At Trillium Behavioral Health, we're on a mission to transform behavioral health services through personalized consulting and psychiatric management. This is your chance to be at the forefront of making a real difference in mental health care! trilliumbehavioral.com

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for ensuring quality patient care provided by the nursing department at Trillium. This role oversees clinical care through collaboration and ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards governing patient care. The DON facilitates coordination between clinical departments and the medical staff, participates in administrative committee activities, and ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Additionally, the DON is responsible for coordinating Performance Improvement activities with departments facility-wide to maintain and improve the standards of patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
  • Master’s degree in nursing with a concentration in Psychology preferred
  • Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in MI.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of management and leadership principles.
  • Demonstrated understanding of healthcare delivery systems and their impact on nursing practice.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Performance Improvement Planning and coordination.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The duties listed below represent the general nature and level of work performed by the DON. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive set of responsibilities, as additional tasks may be assigned.

  • Provide direction for nursing services and supervise nursing functions.
  • Organize, plan, and direct department functions to comply with policies and achieve long- and short-term objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with ANA standards of psychiatric mental health nursing practices and AHA standards of practice.
  • Conduct regular rounds to assess and evaluate patient care quality and identify needs or problems.
  • Ensure a work environment conducive to delivering optimal patient care.
  • Emphasize safety, patient rights, and person-centered planning in all aspects of care.
  • Coordinate and communicate with other administrative staff.
  • Approve all nursing department policies and procedures.
  • Ensure performance appraisals are completed for the clinical team.
  • Prepare an annual report and interim reports for the CEO and Board of Directors.
  • Monitor and support infection control programs at Trillium.
  • Participate in staff development and the recruitment and retention of qualified nursing staff in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
  • Facilitate collaboration between clinical services, departments, and Medical Staff to deliver quality patient care.
  • Use a problem-solving approach to address issues with nursing services, clinical services, and the Medical Staff.
  • Review and approve departmental overtime based on staffing needs.
  • Participate in the budgeting process for the Nursing Department.
  • Promote harmonious relationships and positive attitudes within clinical services and Medical Staff.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary project planning.
  • Serve as a consultant and role model for clinical personnel.
  • Participates in Administrator on Call (AOC) rotation
  • Perform other duties as requested.
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