Senior Director of Nursing & Inpatient Programs
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Location: Rochester, NY 14609
Description:
Senior Director of Nursing & Inpatient Programs
JOB TITLE: Senior Director of Nursing & Inpatient Programs
POSITION GRADE: 86
SALARY RANGE: $70,343 - $119,665 (commensurate with education and experience)
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Health Services & Living Hope Treatment Center
SUPERVISOR: Chief Program Officer
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Chief Program Officer, the Senior Director of Nursing & Inpatient Programs is responsible to provide strategic and operational supervision and leadership to the Health Services nursing teams at the following programs/locations: Living Hope Treatment Center, Tuckahoe Community Residence, LIFE House, Villa of Hope School, and Outpatient Clinics. Positions in these programs which report to the Senior Director include: RNs, LPNs, NPs, PNPs, and the Director of Living Hope Treatment Center. At Living Hope Treatment Center, the Senior Director is responsible for the overall strategy, operations, compliance, quality, patient experience and outcomes for the program as a whole. The Senior Director is a Registered Nurse who will hire, orient, schedule coverage, conduct conferences as well as evaluate the staff nurses under his/her management. The Senior Director will work with the nurses to promote and support the Health Services Nursing Department in achieving positive medical outcomes for clients served by the assigned programs/locations. Carries out all job responsibilities with attention and intention to fostering a workplace environment and organizational culture consistent with Villa of Hope's Mission, Vision, and core values - especially the Sanctuary Model and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. Exercises full compliance with the Agency's Code of Conduct and all other Agency Policies and Procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
POSITION SPECIFICS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Registered Nurse license in New York State (license needs to be unencumbered).
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse; preferred minimum 3-5 years nurse leadership experience. A minimum of one year of experience in the nursing care and treatment of behavioral health and related illnesses preferred.
Skills: Leadership; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, proficiency in trauma informed care, and skilled in staffing relationship development and problem solving. Valid NYS driver's license.
Physical Demands:
Standing/Walking: Standing and walking is required for the majority of time spent on campus. Nurses must be able to walk around campus throughout shift (including hills, stairs, and inclement weather conditions)
Lifting: Regular lifting of medical supplies, medications, patient supplies, and patient charts, all weighing up to twenty pounds is required.
Bending: Bending is required when administering patient care. One must be able to bend to touch the floor to remove environmental hazards.
Squatting/Kneeling: Squatting or kneeling is required when operating medical equipment and performing aspects of patient care, such as CPR or TCI.
Travel: Occasional driving of clients to medical appointments.
COMPETENCIES:
Leading Self
Leading Others
Leading the Organization
JOB TITLE: Senior Director of Nursing & Inpatient Programs
POSITION GRADE: 86
SALARY RANGE: $70,343 - $119,665 (commensurate with education and experience)
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Health Services & Living Hope Treatment Center
SUPERVISOR: Chief Program Officer
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Chief Program Officer, the Senior Director of Nursing & Inpatient Programs is responsible to provide strategic and operational supervision and leadership to the Health Services nursing teams at the following programs/locations: Living Hope Treatment Center, Tuckahoe Community Residence, LIFE House, Villa of Hope School, and Outpatient Clinics. Positions in these programs which report to the Senior Director include: RNs, LPNs, NPs, PNPs, and the Director of Living Hope Treatment Center. At Living Hope Treatment Center, the Senior Director is responsible for the overall strategy, operations, compliance, quality, patient experience and outcomes for the program as a whole. The Senior Director is a Registered Nurse who will hire, orient, schedule coverage, conduct conferences as well as evaluate the staff nurses under his/her management. The Senior Director will work with the nurses to promote and support the Health Services Nursing Department in achieving positive medical outcomes for clients served by the assigned programs/locations. Carries out all job responsibilities with attention and intention to fostering a workplace environment and organizational culture consistent with Villa of Hope's Mission, Vision, and core values - especially the Sanctuary Model and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging. Exercises full compliance with the Agency's Code of Conduct and all other Agency Policies and Procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Cultivates the desired organizational culture of integrated Sanctuary Model and DEI&B in all aspects of essential functions and performance of duties.
- Develops and updates nursing/medical policies, procedures and/or protocols.
- Schedules to ensure adequate nursing coverage across all assigned programs/locations.
- Schedules, manages, and participates in on-call rotation for RN responsibilities
- Provides medical program oversight, including supervising staff in care of clients with medical issues and medication administration
- Oversees all staffing needs including: hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates annually (using the performance appraisal evaluation). Assures appropriate staffing and credentials are in place.
- Ensures the adherence to NYS and federal medical policy for all nurses to provide safe and competent care
- Facilitates/Tracks CPR/First Aid certification for Nurses and applicable program staff
- Facilitates/Tracks Narcan training for nurses and applicable program staff
- Ensures adherence to all OMH, OASAS, NYSED, DOH, BNE, and COA regulations by all members of the nursing team.
- Approves payroll and vacation time for team members.
- Follows professional nursing standards and recommendations of the Villa pediatrician, psychiatrist and other medical professionals regarding client care.
- Assists the Chief Program Officer in building a strong infrastructure to support agency strategic goals and objectives.
- Provides leadership to the team in carrying out the strategic plan.
- Reviews nursing reports/documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
- Meets with nurses at least every two weeks for supervision.
- Provides coaching, mentoring and staff development.
- Represents the Agency in the pharmacy relationship so cliens' prescription needs are met
- Consults and collaborates with program directors, staff nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and physicians/psychiatrists to promote a collaborative and person-centered approach to client care.
- Ensures the maintenance of medical related contracts, credentials, and licenses.
- Oversees Nursing schedule and ensures nursing coverage; covers shifts as needed.
- Exercises full compliance with the Agency's Code of Conduct, all Agency Policies and Procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and/or records.
- Occasional driving of clients to medical appointments.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Registered Nurse license in New York State (license needs to be unencumbered).
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse; preferred minimum 3-5 years nurse leadership experience. A minimum of one year of experience in the nursing care and treatment of behavioral health and related illnesses preferred.
Skills: Leadership; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, proficiency in trauma informed care, and skilled in staffing relationship development and problem solving. Valid NYS driver's license.
Physical Demands:
Standing/Walking: Standing and walking is required for the majority of time spent on campus. Nurses must be able to walk around campus throughout shift (including hills, stairs, and inclement weather conditions)
Lifting: Regular lifting of medical supplies, medications, patient supplies, and patient charts, all weighing up to twenty pounds is required.
Bending: Bending is required when administering patient care. One must be able to bend to touch the floor to remove environmental hazards.
Squatting/Kneeling: Squatting or kneeling is required when operating medical equipment and performing aspects of patient care, such as CPR or TCI.
Travel: Occasional driving of clients to medical appointments.
COMPETENCIES:
Leading Self
- Character and Courage (Integrity and Trust): Do the right thing, because it is the right thing, even when no one is looking. Truth to Power.
- Customer Focus: Build positive relationships through communication and collaborative problem solving.
- Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity: Believe in the dignity and humanity of all people to reach their full potential.
Leading Others
- Process Management: Develop and monitor processes and organize resources to achieve desired results.
- Develop Self and Others: Continually develop self and others capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.
- Managerial Courage: Make difficult decisions, own those decisions, and have difficult conversations, all in the best interest of the agency.
Leading the Organization
- Strategic Agility: Anticipate future market trends and create breakthrough strategies and plans.
- Drive for Results: Push self and others for results.