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The Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for developing and implementing standards of care relevant to patient services and personnel. Supervises all nursing personnel who deliver direct patient services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of patient care services: Identifies and oversees the operation of the nursing program and services necessary to meet key mental health needs of the community in keeping with the hospital's philosophy and goals;
Monitors, evaluates, and assists in modifying clinical services, utilizing the input and skills of the nursing staff.
Assumes responsibility in maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for all patients.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, health professional affiliates, patients, and nursing staff.
Consults and directs Supervisors in regards to staffing matters, problem solving, training, supplies and equipment requisites, human resources management.
Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Prepares reports, maintains records, compiles statistics, etc. as directed/required.
Carries out personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, orientation and training and development, performance management, and employee relations functions.
Coordinates programs for the development of nursing staff. Plans and conducts regular specialized in-service training.
Supervises and coordinates work of licensed and unlicensed personnel in a unit. Manages quality and effectiveness of care given by staff.
Develop a cost-effective, 24-hours staffing pattern within the unit(s) to meet the need of patients, labor budget and compliance.
Participates within the department of nursing services in establishing the standards of patient care, policies and objectives of give unit; communicates such standards, policies and objectives to unit(s) staff, patient, family and community.
Requirements
Current Nevada RN License required
BSN required – Master’s degree preferred
Minimum five (5) years’ experience as an RN required
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in Administration with a minimum one (1) year in Behavioral Healthcare required
Current CPR certification
CPI Certification obtained within 60 days of hire
Knowledge and Experience:
Demonstrates sound leadership skills
Ability to organize activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks for patients.
Ability to stabilize acute psychotic and non-violent crises by using accepted intervention techniques.
Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the child or adolescent psychiatric population helpful
Familiarity of psycho pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric population preferred.
Proven strategic-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change.
Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
BenefitsA full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment! This package includes Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental (two plans to choose from), Vision, Life Insurance options, including plans for spouse and children, 401(k), Pet Insurance, Identity Theft insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and a very generous PTO plan and more!
