Director of Nursing, Behavioral Health, St. Vincent's Medical Center

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing, Behavioral Health will oversee inpatient behavioral health units and service line in the Fairfield region, including Westport Campus and the emergency department at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. They will collaborate with physicians, the management team, and clinical leaders to enhance quality patient-centered care.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensures quality patient care by setting standards and identifying opportunities for improvements in nursing practice and client care.

• Collaborates with Behavioral Health Network and other Hartford Healthcare nursing colleagues to promote and standardize best practices in behavioral health nursing.

• Creates a thriving, trusting team culture, providing clear expectations, positive feedback, and professional development opportunities.

• Participates in budget preparation and monitoring, forecasting service demand, and conducting trend analysis.

• Facilitates continuous performance improvement through innovation, risk-taking, and staying updated in the clinical arena.

• Contributes to quality initiatives and promotes a safe working environment.

• Collaborates with medical and clinical teams to develop treatment protocols, plans, and interventions for positive client outcomes.

• Serves as a coach and mentor to leaders and staff, driving clinical performance, evidence-based practices, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing required. At least one degree must be in Nursing.

• Current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.

• At least four plus years of progressive leadership experience in a complex behavioral health nursing setting.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of providers, clinicians, nursing staff, and all disciplines.

• Intellectually capable, able to grasp large amounts of information quickly and articulate conclusions clearly.

• Visible leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills, relating well to all levels of the organization.

• Proven ability to design strategies and deliver solutions in areas such as patient experience, patient safety, employee engagement, and workflow redesign.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.