Job Description

At Beacon, we believe that our success is measured by the extent at which we help others. Beacon’s inpatient multidisciplinary team integrates a holistic approach to treating clients. Our programs incorporate every facet of assistance with those stressors that may be contributing to our clients decline. These include: managing their behavioral disturbances and psychiatric disorders, investigating and securing available community resources for their primary needs (housing, food, clothing), and navigating the complexities of medication compliance. We gather all necessary resources to develop and implement a livable discharge plan that maximizes a client’s potential to improve their lives in the community.

The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of all nursing services in the facility. Collaborates with the facility Administration, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. Collaborates with all departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups to develop, support and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions, and to represent the interests of the facility

Responsibilities -

• The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of all nursing services in the facility.
• Collaborates with the facility Administration, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Collaborates with all departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups to develop, support and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions, and to represent the interests of the facility.

Qualifications - Must have one of the minimum educational requirements below:

• Master’s degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing
• Master’s degree in a related field such as psychology or nursing education and 5 years' experience and 3 years providing nursing care to the mentally ill
• Bachelor’s, associate degree or diploma in nursing with documented evidence of educational program focused on treating psychiatric patients. At least 5 years of nursing experience, 3 years of which were providing nursing care to the mentally ill, OR receive regular documented supervision/consultation from a Master’s prepared psychiatric nurse.
• Must possess a current Louisiana license as a Registered Nurse and have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current CPR certification and CPI preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, implements and evaluates annual measurable goals and objectives for the nursing department.
• Develops, implements and maintains nursing policies and procedures that meet current standards of practice and comply with state and federal regulations.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to the nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Actively participates in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
• Reviews 24-hour reports from all units on a daily basis to ensure timely and appropriate responses to significant changes in resident condition, including all incidents and accidents.
• Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel either directly or through delegation of other nursing leaders in the facility.
• Implements counseling and disciplinary interventions according to operational policies.
• Ensures the delivery of compassionate, quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staffing and optimal resident functions and outcomes.
• Ensures residents’ rights are valued and protected.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of key clinical quality indicators and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve or exceed facility, regional and national thresholds.
• Coordinates and develops ongoing quality assurance activities for nursing services to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in regulatory surveys and prepares a plan of correction in response to inspection or complaint surveys as well as developing a quality action plan for any nursing deficiencies.
• Collaborates with medical professionals, consultants, community agencies and institutions to continuously improve the quality of services and resolve identified issues/problems.
• Collaborates and coordinates nursing services with all disciplines.
• Oversees staff education and in-services.
• Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.

Equal Opportunity Statement -

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