Director of Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing required
Must be a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
Ten years of relevant experience, including prior management experience
Experience working in a psychiatric hospital setting is required, with at least three years in a leadership role
A graduate of an accredited nursing school, licensed as an RN in the State of Florida

Provides management to nursing staff
Ensures proper nursing care is delivered to patients
Administers policies for documenting patient’s conditions, vital statistics, diagnosis, and prescribed treatments
Provides guidance to nurses who provide treatment and administer medications
Assist family and patients with escalated issues
Tracks quality control, budgeting activities, compliance, and overall financial performance of the nursing department
Mentors and provides career development or succession planning to nursing staff and subordinate managers
Liaisons with staffing coordinators on matters of shift schedules and potential opening for nursing positions
Ensures adequate, properly prepared personnel carry out nursing service functions
Promotes optimum health care delivery
Establishes goals and objectives for the corporation consistent with organizational philosophy
Participates in budget preparation; manages budget
Manages and coordinates program activities
Coordinates program activity with other corporate programs and community resources
Ongoing professional staff development
Serves on committees, collects data as assigned

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods
Understanding and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Ability to understand nursing functions in an inpatient and outpatient setting
Ability to coordinate a multitude of services across a broad range of nursing setting
Ability to manage large teams
Must be able to handle a high noise level, such as in some patient care areas
Must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication