Director of Nursing

Description of Position

The Archer Administration Director of Nursing provides leadership and has 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the successful operation of a designated unit/department/service. They participate as a member of the hospital's management team in planning, policy formulation and administrative decision making with particular reference to the role, functions and operation of the unit/department/service. Finally, they are a steward of the hospital's mission and service excellence program.

Supervision

Reports directly to the Director of Psychiatric Services

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures which support the Hospital's mission, goals and objectives.
• Ensures that staff complies with mandatory education, licensure requirements, mandatory health requirements, etc.
• Develops annual departmental budget and operates within budgetary guidelines.
• Recommends and ensures appropriate staffing levels. Allocates resources according to priorities.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Generates creative solutions and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates persistence and follow through even when faced with adversity or challenges.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Sets clear performance expectations and holds people accountable.
• Writes clearly and informatively. Varies writing style to meet needs.

Education and Work Experience

• MSN preferred; BSN accepted.
• 5 years of psychiatric nurse experience.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Louisiana or compact state license; current CPR, ACLS, PALS as required by policy
• Computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel; Basic math skills.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrates foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work may require evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the unit/department/service.
• Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and conflict resolution.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive devices to listen with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.