Director of Nursing - EVARC (01552) (RN Required - BSN/MSN Preferred)

Company: Community Bridges, Inc.
Location: Mesa
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is the premiere non-profit fully integrated healthcare provider of substance use and behavioral health programs in Arizona, including prevention, education and treatment using cutting-edge, nationally recognized, evidence-based models. CBI has an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse leader at ourEVARC location! The Director if Nursing is a member of an interdisciplinary team and will have responsibility over all aspects of patient care in a Crisis Observation and Inpatient environment. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge in nursing management, behavioral health best practices, staff development, compliance with regulations both internal and by licensing/regulatory agencies, and psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment. This position holds a great deal of responsibility. The ideal candidate would be able to assume ownership and provide proactive problem-solving skills to ensure the program is providing excellent patient care.Administrator DutiesProvide leadership and guidance to other nurses and nursing staffProvides leadership and support to Nurse Supervisors in monitoring staff skills and knowledge, identifying opportunities to improve quality of patient care, and achieving unit outcomes and deliverablesCommunicates difficulties and operational problems directly to the Associate Director of Operations and Medical Director, or designee, as they are occurringCommunicates any incidents, accidents, patient or stakeholder complaintsWorks in tandem with the Operations Administrator to ensure that adequate staffing (by discipline) is in place to ensure coverage and support of each unit he or she is responsible forWorks in tandem with the Operations Administrator and Clinical Administrator to ensure that patient programming is in place and that staff assigned are monitoring and interacting with patients throughout the day and nightWorks in tandem with the Operations Administrator and Clinical Administrator in carrying out educational and training programs for new and existing employees. Will establish process for routinely assessing skills and knowledge of staffMeets nursing operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements.Ensures that medical equipment on units are in working condition and coordinates with contracted product companiesEstablishes laboratory accounts for the units he or she is responsible for ensuring that staff has training and education on how to use services availableEstablishes and monitors procedures for the ordering of nursing and medical suppliesEstablishes and monitors procedures for the ordering of medications and coordinates with the dedicated Pharmacy contracted with CBI for his or her responsible unitsEnsures that the units he or she is responsible for utilize nutritional guidelines in working with NutritionistOversees the medication administration process and reviews processes in place, including nursing practice, to ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelinesWorks with other Nursing Administrators in the development and review of assigned policy, procedure and protocolsOther duties as assignedValid Arizona Board of Nursing License -License must be current and in good standing.Valid Arizona Driver's License -Staff who will be driving company vehicles and/or who will be transporting patients and/or whose position requires driving need to have a valid Arizona Drivers License on file with a current MVD Report.CBI Offers an excellent benefits package!Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!For the past four years, The Phoenix Business Journal has recognized CBI as one of the top ten healthiest mid-size employers in the Valley.CBI treats patients from all different walks of life and believes in maintaining the dignity of human life. Recovery is possible!

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