Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Title: Nursing Director
Location: Michigan
Job Description:
Rushton Recovery LLC is seeking a qualified Nursing Director for our behavioral health facility specializing in drug and alcohol treatment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing administration, with a focus on substance abuse, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Minimum Requirements:
- Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a nursing executive director role.
- At least 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in a psychiatric care facility specializing in drug and alcohol treatment.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and consistently.
- Exceptional judgment, crisis management, client service, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to lead a team of up to 10 nurses effectively.
- Licensed with the state of Michigan Board of Nursing.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule and fill in when needed.
- Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
- Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including The Joint Commission standards.
- Up-to-date CPR certification is preferred. Rushton Recovery LLC will provide training for staff who are not CPR certified.
- TB risk assessment upon hire, with additional testing as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Collaborative Work: Ability to collaborate effectively with the Medical Director and Executive Director to uphold program excellence by fostering a cohesive interdisciplinary team.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective communication within the team, with patients, and with other stakeholders.
- Case Management: Proficiency in case management, including organizing and coordinating patient care plans, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols, and facilitating communication between different healthcare professionals.
- Time Management: Strong time management skills to efficiently handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities within established time frames.
- Crisis Intervention: Ability to effectively intervene in crisis situations, demonstrating sound judgment and maintaining composure under pressure.
- Clinical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of chemical dependency, psychological disorders, detoxification protocols, and related care practices.
- Documentation: Skill in summarizing pertinent clinical information through written correspondence and maintaining accurate records documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
- Task Delegation: Capability to address, prioritize, and delegate multiple task demands effectively, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal patient care delivery.
- Conflict Management: Demonstrated ability to maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations, including verbal or physical confrontations, by employing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervision and Training:
- Provide direct supervision to all Nursing Staff.
- Orientate and train new hires according to policies and procedures.
- Monitor nursing staff performance, initiate disciplinary action, additional training, or termination if necessary.
- Conduct monthly staff training sessions, documenting topics covered.
2. Scheduling and Staffing:
- Schedule nursing staff to meet resident needs and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Approve time-off requests and arrange coverage as needed.
- Ensure staffing levels remain within budgetary constraints.
3. Policy and Procedure Management:
- Coordinate with the leadership team on proposed policy and procedure amendments.
4. Supplies Management:
- Ensure adequate supplies in the nursing office and replenish as needed, including over-the-counter medications.
5. Documentation Oversight:
- Monitor completion of required documentation, including staff scheduling, progress notes, incident reports, medication documentation, controlled substance counts, time sheets, temperature logs, and bed checks.
- Ensure accuracy and appropriate grammar, spelling, and terminology in documentation.
6. Safety and Environment:
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment promoting independence and self-determination.
- Schedule and conduct emergency drills, providing documentation to the Chief Executive Officer.
7. Client Care:
- Affirm and protect clients' rights.
- Assess clients' conditions, drug intoxication and withdrawal, medication side effects, and response to care.
- Establish rapport with clients, families, and caregivers.
- Identify clients' honesty and motivation levels.
- Assess for abuse, neglect, and detoxification protocol knowledge.
- Provide safe and effective care in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Administer medications, ensuring proper storage and safety.
- Provide care for clients at risk of self-harm or harm to others.
- Interact appropriately with clients.
- Communicate with outside physicians and stakeholders.
- Document thoroughly and accurately in client charts.
8. Reporting:
- Report suspected or known abuse/neglect incidents to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Report sentinel events to appropriate staff.
- Manage medication count, destruction, and management.
- Collect assessments as required.
- Schedule outside medical appointments.
- Communicate with the Medical Director and Executive Director.
- Conduct health assessments and questionnaires.
- Complete nurse progress notes and daily shift reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.