Mental Health Nurse Administrator - Residential
Job Description
The RN Nurse Administrator is responsible for facility regulation compliance - supervises, heads and coordinates nursing activities and nursing personnel. This is a supervisory position and leadership position at the facility.
Responsibilities
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Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board. RN preferred; LVN/LPN required. In programs that employ RN’s, RN licensure is required.
*In the Eating Division, this position an RN is required.
Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency, eating disorders and/or behavioral health.
Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (CPR and First Aid) certification
Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice.
Basic knowledge and understanding of substance use disorders and addiction, eating disorders and behavioral health.
Familiar with behavior change, recovery models, and treatment methods
Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
*Eating Disorder Division: Obtain Serv Safe certification within 90 days of hire.
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
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Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.