Midwest Behavioral Health Center
Director of Nursing
Midwest Behavioral Health Center, Tecumseh, Michigan, United States, 49286
Who We Are
: At Midwest Behavioral Health Center, our mission is to transform lives and inspire wellness through evidence-based care. To provide our patients with the best possible outcomes, we recognize the importance of cultivating a nurturing, dynamic, safe, and inclusive work environment. We strive to be a premier employer of choice as we aspire to set the standard for compassionate care.
Midwest Behavioral Health Center is designed to provide a full continuum of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults in need of support in our community.
Who We Are Looking For
: Midwest Behavioral Health Center is seeking a dynamic Director of Nursing with strong leadership qualities and is passionate for the services we provide.
Position Overview : The Director of Nursing is a key member of both the multidisciplinary and leadership teams. They are responsible for the oversight and management of the daily nursing operations, achieving the mission by delivering high-quality patient care, and supporting the overall clinical and administrative goals. The DON will also play a critical role in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment while supporting the professional development of the nursing team.
Key Responsibilities :
Critical to understand, fully believe in, and be responsible for conducting MBHC’s mission and vision. Responsible for the 24-hour management of the Nursing Department and assuring that the daily tasks of the Nursing Department are completed to the standards of MBHC. Supervise, manage, and mentor the clinical team in accordance to policy and identified need for professional development. This includes but is not limited to: supervision, regular performance evaluations, goal setting, constructive feedback, corrective action, performance improvement planning, and individualized support. Coordinate daily nursing schedules and ensure adequate staffing levels in all departments with responsibility of providing coverage. Conduct nursing-related staffing decisions, recruitment, and retention strategies. Lead the nursing department in implementation and adherence of all accreditor, licensure, or internal policies, procedures, and protocols. Oversee the assessment, administration of medications, treatments, and therapies, ensuring safe practices in accordance with policy, procedure, and best practices. In collaboration with MBHC leadership, manage the nursing department’s budget including but not limited to: supplies, staffing, and equipment costs. Work with the leadership team to review, create, and implement strategic initiatives to improve patient care, safety, quality assurance, compliance, and operational efficiency. Provide ongoing needed or required training and education to staff including but not limited to: orientation, behavioral health nursing practices, medication administration, and patient care. Participate in direct patient care, as needed and/or when coverage is required. Ensure identified facility, program, or department metrics and key performance indicators are achieved. Participate in on-call support, as assigned.
Education and Experience:
BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) required; MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in nursing as RN with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a nursing leadership role, and a minimum of 1 year experience in a behavioral healthcare and/or substance use treatment setting required. Behavior management de-escalation training and CPR/Basic Life Support certification or the ability to obtain each certification required. Experience working with child, adolescent, and adult populations preferred. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization. Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.
Non-Discrimination Statement :
Great Midwest Group and Midwest Behavioral Health are equal opportunity employers. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on performance as aligned with our Mission, Vision, and Five Areas of Focus. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We believe there is power in diversity and that a diverse workforce representing the people and communities we serve is critical to our success and the quality of our care.
: At Midwest Behavioral Health Center, our mission is to transform lives and inspire wellness through evidence-based care. To provide our patients with the best possible outcomes, we recognize the importance of cultivating a nurturing, dynamic, safe, and inclusive work environment. We strive to be a premier employer of choice as we aspire to set the standard for compassionate care.
Midwest Behavioral Health Center is designed to provide a full continuum of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults in need of support in our community.
Who We Are Looking For
: Midwest Behavioral Health Center is seeking a dynamic Director of Nursing with strong leadership qualities and is passionate for the services we provide.
Position Overview : The Director of Nursing is a key member of both the multidisciplinary and leadership teams. They are responsible for the oversight and management of the daily nursing operations, achieving the mission by delivering high-quality patient care, and supporting the overall clinical and administrative goals. The DON will also play a critical role in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment while supporting the professional development of the nursing team.
Key Responsibilities :
Critical to understand, fully believe in, and be responsible for conducting MBHC’s mission and vision. Responsible for the 24-hour management of the Nursing Department and assuring that the daily tasks of the Nursing Department are completed to the standards of MBHC. Supervise, manage, and mentor the clinical team in accordance to policy and identified need for professional development. This includes but is not limited to: supervision, regular performance evaluations, goal setting, constructive feedback, corrective action, performance improvement planning, and individualized support. Coordinate daily nursing schedules and ensure adequate staffing levels in all departments with responsibility of providing coverage. Conduct nursing-related staffing decisions, recruitment, and retention strategies. Lead the nursing department in implementation and adherence of all accreditor, licensure, or internal policies, procedures, and protocols. Oversee the assessment, administration of medications, treatments, and therapies, ensuring safe practices in accordance with policy, procedure, and best practices. In collaboration with MBHC leadership, manage the nursing department’s budget including but not limited to: supplies, staffing, and equipment costs. Work with the leadership team to review, create, and implement strategic initiatives to improve patient care, safety, quality assurance, compliance, and operational efficiency. Provide ongoing needed or required training and education to staff including but not limited to: orientation, behavioral health nursing practices, medication administration, and patient care. Participate in direct patient care, as needed and/or when coverage is required. Ensure identified facility, program, or department metrics and key performance indicators are achieved. Participate in on-call support, as assigned.
Education and Experience:
BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) required; MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in nursing as RN with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a nursing leadership role, and a minimum of 1 year experience in a behavioral healthcare and/or substance use treatment setting required. Behavior management de-escalation training and CPR/Basic Life Support certification or the ability to obtain each certification required. Experience working with child, adolescent, and adult populations preferred. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, verbal and written communication skills, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and the ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into the organization. Exhibits excellent customer relation skills as evidenced by supportive and constructive communication with all contacts including coworkers, patients, residents, visitors, families and referral sources.
Non-Discrimination Statement :
Great Midwest Group and Midwest Behavioral Health are equal opportunity employers. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on performance as aligned with our Mission, Vision, and Five Areas of Focus. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We believe there is power in diversity and that a diverse workforce representing the people and communities we serve is critical to our success and the quality of our care.