Director of Acute Behavioral Health (RN)

About the role

The Director of Acute Behavioral Health - RN at Children's Nebraska leads operations within the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center, overseeing acute behavioral health services across the state-of-the-art facility. This role works closely with senior leadership to ensure high-quality care coordination and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Directs and implements planning and program development for acute behavioral health services.
• Provides clinical and operational leadership for acute behavioral health services to ensure high quality care coordination and operational systems, in collaboration with the medical director of the department(s).
• Standardizes and delivers high quality of clinical care and outcomes and supports the development of the strategic plan.
• Works collaboratively with other behavioral health leaders, hospital, physician, and nursing leaders to create a cohesive, quality-driven behavioral health service line.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Nursing Required and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, commits to working towards master’s within 1 year of hire Required
• 7-9 years experience in nursing including 5 years in a leadership position Required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of systems theory and ability to apply it to operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups in a wide variety of settings.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills, do strategic planning and project management.
• Ability to analyze operational systems and fiscal reports.
• Skills in negotiation and problem solving.

Skills and Abilities

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Nebraska
• CNML - Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (Preferred)
• NE-BC - Nurse Executive (Preferred)
• NEA-BC - Nurse Executive, Advanced (Preferred)

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package and relocation available. For more information, flip through the Children's Comprehensive Benefits Guide or explore the benefits. To learn more about the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, check out our Children’s Nebraska YouTube Video.