Director of Nursing

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Shelton Next Steps, a long-term civil commitment acute 16-bed Evaluation & Treatment Center in Thurston County will provide services to individuals experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms and can benefit from more structured services, supports in a secure setting.

Full Time; AM 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Friday and Weekends vary

Expected starting wage range is $144,112.18 - $178,020.388. The full wage range goes up to $211,929.59. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of member care systems and member care in nursing areas and departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders.
Plans, organizes, directs and controls nursing services
Develops departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures; organizes the department to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines; functions in an advisory capacity to the Administrator in evaluating procedural changes as they relate to care of members served
Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance, and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement
Promotes and maintains professional and effective relationships and communications within the department and with other departments
Collaborates with other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facility
Is available to assist at other Telecare facilities, which may involve travel
Establishes staffing requirements and recommends to administration the numbers and classifications of personnel to be employed
Directs the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action within the Nursing Department
Implements the safety program and actively participates in reducing Workers Compensation
Establishes standards for procurement of supplies and equipment for the department
Manages the Nursing Department within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget
Ensures that the nursing department is in compliance with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and requirements
Oversees and ensures medication management and infection control standards
Collaborates with leadership team and all department on quality initiatives
Coordinates nursing services with other clinical and ancillary services. In the process of accomplishing this, promotes the cost-effective use of personnel, supplies and equipment
Participates and encourages participation from staff in activities, including professional and trade organizations, that promote mental health services
Establishes and defines standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective care
Assesses the quality of care rendered by the Nursing Department and ensures sound practice
Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program within the Nursing Department which includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education, and a focus on monitoring departmental standards and actively removing barriers to the provision of high quality care
Is an active participant of all committees involving members served safety, nursing policies, practices and procedures
Assumes responsibility for her/his professional growth and the ongoing professional development of the nursing staff
If employed at Inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.
If employed at Outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have four (4) years of experience - two (2) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of experience and one (1) year in a supervisory capacity
Current valid licensure as an RN in the state of operation
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid drivers license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Preferred:
An MSN degree and administrative experience in long term care

SKILLS
Excellent communication
Attention to detail
Critical thinking to aid decision-making
Flexibility and ability to adapt
Commitment to development

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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