Interventional Psychiatry Service Leader
Provides operational and nursing leadership for the Interventional Psychiatry service, ensuring safe, evidence-based care, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high standards of quality and patient safety within this specialized clinical setting. Provides leadership for Clinical Education, overseeing staff development and training programs to ensure nursing teams are well-prepared, competent, and supported in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Plans and organizes operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and / or system standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows / processes, and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and / or local / state / federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and / or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.
Education :
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certification & Licensure :
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderRN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaTypical Experience :
5 years recent relevant experienceRecent managerial experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting or procedural (PACU) area preferred.Experience working with physicians or practice groups preferredProficiency in Microsoft Excel preferredPrior experience in union environment, ECT experience, Master level preferredSkills and Knowledge :
Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how department's process / workflow impacts other department operations.Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching / mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state / federal / local and / or accreditation standards and requirements as it relates to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.Demonstrates understanding of healthcare financial environment.Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.Understands age specific needs in providing care to patient population served.Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.Knowledge of emerging trends and how it impacts operations.Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and / or leaders to achieve business objectives.Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.Demonstrates ability to work / interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.Job Shift : Days
Schedule : Full Time
Days of the Week : Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements : As Needed
Benefits : Yes
Unions : No
Position Status : Exempt
Weekly Hours : 40
Employee Status : Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE / M / F / Disability / Veterans.