Brown University Health
System Director of Nursing for Adult Behavioral Health
Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
System Director of Nursing for Adult Behavioral Health
Brown University Health – Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903
Overview As the strategic leader of adult psychiatric mental health nursing across the Brown University Health system, the System Director of Nursing drives evidence‑based, trauma‑informed and person‑centered care while ensuring operational excellence and safety.
Responsibilities
Maintain core organizational values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Collaborate with system leaders, chiefs of service, clinical and administrative directors, and community partners.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert in adult psychiatric mental health nursing for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement the adult psychiatric‑mental health nursing care model, standardize nursing workflows, policies, and procedures across all facilities.
Mentor nurse leaders in leadership skills, fiscal responsibility, staff development, strategic planning, and violence prevention.
Provide educational and growth opportunities for nursing and behavioral health staff to support leadership development and succession planning.
Lead strategic planning, goal setting, and KPI development for the adult psychiatry/behavioral health service line.
Analyze and report data, identify trends, and develop action plans to improve operational efficiency (e.g., throughput, access to care, length of stay, case mix index, resource allocation).
Oversee departmental budgets and resource allocation, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, supplies, and regulatory compliance.
Obtain and maintain full safety care level 1 training certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in nursing, health administration, or related field (or matriculation in a master’s program with a completion date within one year of hire).
Doctorate preferred.
Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership experience, ideally in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
Strong understanding of healthcare regulations (State and Federal Laws, HIPAA, CMS, The Joint Commission) as related to psychiatric care and treatment.
Strong leadership, team building, problem solving, and decision‑making abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across a large span of control.
Supervisory responsibility – supervises up to 25 FTE across the Brown Health system.
Compensation $136,344.00–$272,708.80 per year
EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
8‑hour day; driving required
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Overview As the strategic leader of adult psychiatric mental health nursing across the Brown University Health system, the System Director of Nursing drives evidence‑based, trauma‑informed and person‑centered care while ensuring operational excellence and safety.
Responsibilities
Maintain core organizational values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Collaborate with system leaders, chiefs of service, clinical and administrative directors, and community partners.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert in adult psychiatric mental health nursing for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement the adult psychiatric‑mental health nursing care model, standardize nursing workflows, policies, and procedures across all facilities.
Mentor nurse leaders in leadership skills, fiscal responsibility, staff development, strategic planning, and violence prevention.
Provide educational and growth opportunities for nursing and behavioral health staff to support leadership development and succession planning.
Lead strategic planning, goal setting, and KPI development for the adult psychiatry/behavioral health service line.
Analyze and report data, identify trends, and develop action plans to improve operational efficiency (e.g., throughput, access to care, length of stay, case mix index, resource allocation).
Oversee departmental budgets and resource allocation, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, supplies, and regulatory compliance.
Obtain and maintain full safety care level 1 training certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in nursing, health administration, or related field (or matriculation in a master’s program with a completion date within one year of hire).
Doctorate preferred.
Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
Minimum of 5 years of nursing leadership experience, ideally in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
Strong understanding of healthcare regulations (State and Federal Laws, HIPAA, CMS, The Joint Commission) as related to psychiatric care and treatment.
Strong leadership, team building, problem solving, and decision‑making abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across a large span of control.
Supervisory responsibility – supervises up to 25 FTE across the Brown Health system.
Compensation $136,344.00–$272,708.80 per year
EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
8‑hour day; driving required
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