Director of Behavioral Health Nursing

Company: Emerson Hospital
Location: Concord
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Director of Behavioral Health Nursing Job Ref: 19630

Category: Professional & Management

Location: Emerson Hospital, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742

Department: North 5 (Psych)

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day shift

Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, assumes 24-hour responsibility for management of their unit(s) and allocation of resources. Management includes provision of appropriate staffing and skill mix, and sufficient equipment and supplies to meet the nursing care needs of the patient population. Directs the quality and continuity of patient care on their unit(s) in order to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the type and age of the population served. Responsible to the patient and the family or significant others, medical staff and hospital administration for the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care delivered.

Minimum Qualifications

· Education

o Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.

o Masters degree in nursing or related field such as public health, healthcare administration, or business required.

· Experience

o Minimum of five years experience in a leadership position required.

· Licensure and/or Certification

o Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts.

o BLS healthcare provider required.

o Certification in clinical specialty preferred.

· Skills

o Demonstrated leadership ability, financial management, and strong interpersonal and communication ills. o Excellent customer service skills.

o Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

o Computer skills required (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

o Ability to maintain confidential information.

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner

Concord, MA 01742

Emerson Hospital is committed as a matter of policy and in accordance with all applicable laws to equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination or harassment for all employees and qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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