Assistant Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health 155
Company: Telecare Corporation
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
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.As a part of the Telecare Family,
Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 26-bed hospital
providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults over the age of
18.Full Time; DAYS 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - FridayExpected
starting wage range is $144,974.96 - $179,093.82. 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 SUMMARYUnder the
guidance of the Director of Nursing (DON), the ADON is responsible
for activities and functions related to the administration of
members served care systems and members served care in nursing
areas and departments.QUALIFICATIONSRequired: Must be a graduate of
an accredited school of nursing and have at least four (4) years of
experience - two (2) years in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years
in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or
a and two (2) years of experience in psychiatric nursing, including
one (1) year in a supervisory capacity Current valid licensure as
an RN in the state of California 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. 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: MSN degree and administrative
experience in long term care preferredESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in
everyday language and contact with internal and external
stakeholders Assists in planning, organizing, directing and
controlling nursing services Collaborates with DON in developing
departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies
and procedures; organizes the department to meet legal,
organizational and medical staff guidelines; and 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 Works within established staffing requirements and
recommends to DON the numbers and classifications of personnel to
be employed Participates in the recruitment, selection and when
necessary disciplinary action within the Nursing Department.
Partners with DON to implement the safety program and actively
participates in reducing claims Adheres to standards for
procurement of supplies and equipment for the department Assists in
managing 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 departments on quality initiatives. Coordinates nursing
services with other clinical and ancillary services. In the process
of accomplishing this, promotes 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 Promotes a no
force first culture 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 and nursing policies, practices and procedures Assumes
responsibility for her/his professional growth and the ongoing
professional development of the nursing staff Must assist with
restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and
pass assault crisis/crisis prevention trainingDuties and
responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the
discretion of management.Position requires driving own personal
vehicle for company business such as trainings, offsite meetings,
etc.SKILLS Excellent communication Attention to detail Use critical
thinking to aid decision-making Flexibility and ability to adapt
Commitment to developmentPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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/DisabilityIf 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 DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)by Jobble
Keywords: Telecare Corporation, Alameda , Assistant Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health 155, Executive , Oakland, California
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