Director of Nursing

About the Role

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is a national leader in behavioral healthcare, specializing in patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals use an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach that delivers high-quality, patient-centered care. Medical Behavioral Hospital, a member of the NeuroPsychiatric Hospital family, is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to oversee the hospital's nursing department and day-to-day operations of program policies, procedures, and guidelines. The priority is clinical excellence with exceptional compliance performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the nursing staff and processes of the units.
• Create, develop, and implement the strategic plan for areas of responsibility, consistent with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Ensure policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and implemented effectively throughout areas of responsibility.
• Play a key role during all regulatory surveys and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Actively participate in Performance Improvement (PI) committee meetings and report data.
• Plan, organize, and control all aspects of risk management activities.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, clients, employees, and visitors in compliance with laws, regulations, and accrediting agency standards.
• Plan, develop, implement, and continuously improve nursing services to maintain standards of patient care in compliance with organizational policies, state licensing, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Ensure adequate staffing for areas of responsibility to provide quality care and patient safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor's of Health Administration from an accredited college or university.
• Master of Science in Nursing or a Master's of Health Administration preferred.
• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in acute psychiatric, mental health, medical-surgical, or emergency department settings.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing management or leadership experience.
• Previous experience in addiction or psychiatric care highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, State, and CMS requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy.
• Special tuition offers through Capella University.
• Work/life balance with professional growth opportunities.
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart.
• Opportunity to make an impact in patients' lives daily.