Director, Nursing Behavioral Health

Overview

Responsible for strategic and operational leadership for all Greater Peoria behavioral health inpatient nursing for Carle Health. Provides oversight of the development of business, financial personnel and clinical programming that fosters growth, while meeting patient and provider expectations. Possesses overall managerial responsibilities for all aspects of patient care delivery for assigned areas of responsibility and is accountable for the operational performance, including quality of services, financial performance and competitive market position. Works closely with Medical Staff to collaborate on advancing clinical outcomes and efficiency. Ensures all functions are in compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and accrediting standards. Observes and practices within framework of the scope and standards for nurse administration.

Qualifications

Certifications :

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois and

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider

Valid Illinois Driver's License

Valid Car Insurance

Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes

Education :

RN or another discipline with behavior health experience

Master's Degree - within 2 years of hire

Work Experience :

• Inpatient Behavioral Health Leadership - 3 years

Responsibilities

Leadership, Management and Clinical Practice Knowledge

Displays knowledge of current and future direction of areas of patient care, especially as it relates to the application of new technology and innovations.

Implements tactics that support the strategic plan for the organization and for nursing.

Monitors and reports achievement of development and operational goals.

Demonstrates effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.

Is adaptable to rapidly changing health care environment

Demonstrates and promotes systems thinking.

Assesses own personal professional and career goals and undertakes career planning.

Keeps management team, physicians and staff informed of changes

Ensures competent staff, reflective of populations served.

Assures a positive environment is developed for optimal patient care, quality, safety and experience, and employee and physician satisfaction.

Leads, supports and holds nurse managers accountable for implementing best practices in nursing.

Monitors and communicates individual and department productivity

Identifies and communicates departmental goals & holds managers accountable

Responsible for performance reviews, discipline, terminations and the interviewing and selection of staff

Provide direction related to the Illinois Nurse Practice Acts, ANA and APNA practice standards, Code of Ethics, Licensure and CEU requirements, job descriptions, professional accountability in nurse practice, APRN / ARNP licensure, training, and scope of practice

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar

Ensures competency and skills validations for all practice areas as well as inpatient behavioral health units at Methodist, Young Minds, and Proctor campuses.

Ensures that written organizational clinical policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in accordance with evidence-based practice standards

Safety and Quality

Exhibits strong commitment to patient care and high-quality services and outcomes.

Serves as a strong patient advocate

Possesses knowledge and ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory standards, ie. National Patient Safety Goals, Joint Commission, infection control practices, mental health and developmental disabilities code, and other state and federal regulations.

Assures safe environment for employees to perform their work.

Provides administrative direction to improve performance, based on monitoring and reporting of short- and long-term outcomes.

Serves as a liaison for physicians, providers, families, and patients

Service

Demonstrates prompt and immediate follow-up of all untoward events and / or negative outcomes occurring within the scope of Carle Health facilities and units.

Monitors patient satisfaction with services

Monitors survey results. Communicates results to employees

Explores ways to improve satisfaction with care and services.

Maintains visibility and ongoing dialogue with physicians to address issues

Communicates effectively with employees.

Creates an environment conducive to the development of clinical competence, self-confidence, professional growth and job satisfaction.

Consistently demonstrates compliance with Human Resources departmental policies and procedures

Monitors and minimizes employee turnover

Financial

Collaborates with Financial Services to develop a realistic budget

Directs business development to enhance the financial stability of the services

Provides advice and recommendations for the capital budget planning process

Monitors supply expenses. Works with management team to resolve variances

Demonstrates innovation in the development and implementation of cost reduction strategies.

Monitors productivity to ensure balance of fiscal responsibility to provision of services to patients and physicians

Performs marketing services and encourages participation in community needs assessments, educational programs, health screenings and promotion of overall health and wellness resulting in a clear / positive public image of behavioral health for physicians and community.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $57.82per hour - $99.45per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.