Psychiatric Services Director of Nursing

3 weeks ago


Lake Charles, United States Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Full time

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

* The Archer Administration Director of Nursing provides leadership and has 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the successful operation of a designated unit/department/service. They participate as a member of the hospital's management team in planning, policy formulation and administrative decision making with particular reference to the role, functions and operation of the unit/department/service. Finally, they are a steward of the hospital's mission and service excellence program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures which support the Hospital's mission, goals and objectives.
* Ensures that staff complies with mandatory education, licensure requirements, mandatory health requirements, etc.
* Develops annual departmental budget and operates within budgetary guidelines.
* Recommends and ensures appropriate staffing levels. Allocates resources according to priorities.
* Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
* Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
* Develops alternative solutions.
* Generates creative solutions and attention to detail.
* Demonstrates persistence and follow through even when faced with adversity or challenges.
* Balances team and individual responsibilities.
* Seeks increased responsibilities. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
* Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others by persuasion rather than intimidation.
* Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
* Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making.
* Sets clear performance expectations and holds people accountable.
* Writes clearly and informatively. Varies writing style to meet needs.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

* MSN preferred; BSN accepted.
* 5 years of psychiatric nurse experience.
* Current RN licensure in the State of Louisiana or compact state license; current CPR, ACLS, PALS as required by policy
* Computer skills.
* Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel; Basic math skills.
* Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrates foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

* Work may require evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the unit/department/service.
* Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to deal with stressful situations and conflict resolution.
* Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive devices to listen with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



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