Director of operations Jobs in Columbia, MO

Overview :

We are seeking a compassionate Director of Nursing join our team!

Advanced Recovery Systems is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with health care providers, organizations and individuals to connect those in need to life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and the surrounding communities.

Founded in December 2013 by Dr. Mitchell Eisenberg and Dr. Lewis Gold, Advanced Recovery Systems now has facilities across the U.S. Every facility in our network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Specialized programming designed to meet the unique needs of veterans and first responders is also offered in select facilities.

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Responsibilities :

Our Director of Nursing (DON) directs all day-to-day operations of the Nursing and Health Services Department to ensure the delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care. The patients are in treatment for chemical dependency and psychiatric conditions.

Ensures that nursing policies and procedures are current and reflect the ever-changing standards established by regulatory agencies.

Responsible for staff competence and performance, staff recruitment, staff retention and staff development for all nursing / health services department personnel.

Serves as a key member of the facility's core management team and ensures effective integration or nursing services into overall operations.

Oversees nursing staffing levels within the facility on all shifts to ensure quality patient care.

Understands and incorporates a staffing grid, and flex staffing techniques

The Director of Nursing directs all day-to-day operations of the Nursing / Health Services Department and staff to ensure the delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients in treatment of psychiatric problems including chemical dependency, substance use disorder treatment, addiction recovery, mental health and behavioral health. This position works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties :

• Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practices.
• Assesses the quality of care rendered.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services. Ensures that nursing policies and procedures are current and reflect the ever-changing standards established by regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention and staff development for all nursing / health services department personnel.
• Collaborates with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development.
• Serves as a key member of the facility's core management team and ensures effective integration or nursing services into overall operations.
• Oversees nursing staffing levels within the facility on all shifts to ensure quality patient care. Understands and incorporates a staffing grid, and flex staffing techniques.
• Collaborates with the Infection Control Nurse to incorporate infection control policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for patients and personnel (i.e. reports infections and / or communicable diseases to the appropriate public health authority, provides infection control education for all employees).
• Oversees the pharmacy and laboratory services.
• Oversees the facility's patient rights program and ensures that all patients are treated with respect and dignity.
• Ensures department's budgetary guidelines are maintained. Monitors expenditures in areas of nursing supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Provides direct nursing services to include :

Ability to complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program. Maintains medical records.

BENEFITS : Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following date of hire.

Qualifications :

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

The Recovery Village at ENTER LOCATION is part of Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues.  We invite you to learn more about us at our  website !

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices / EEO

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.