Director of Nursing (RN)-Behavioral Health

**Sign-on bonus for all Full-Time hires

Life is all about choices…Why choose to work at Intensive Behavioral Health?

• Sign-on bonus!
• Comfortable staffing ratios
• Flexible scheduling to meet your needs – 8 hour shifts
• A clean environment and supplies to do your job with excellence
• PTO, health, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k match
• Employee appreciation events
• A team environment where we treat each other like FAMILY, with respect, dignity and compassion

Our Mission: Intensive Behavioral Health Hospital's mission is to provide patients and their loved ones with professional, compassionate care in an environment conducive to healing.

Position Summary: Intensive Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing (RN) with previous management and psychiatric experience at the inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Shreveport, LA. The Director plans, directs, organizes, leads, and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Behavioral Health Inpatient Department. He/She develops and implements policies and procedures which are consistent with JCAHO, OSHA, state, and local requirements, oversees the clinical care provided to patients, coordinates community education and referral development, quality assurance, works with the Administration to develop long range planning, budgeting, staffing, contributes and participates in all committees, as well as the management of employees and payroll for the psych department.

Working at Intensive Behavioral Health Hospital is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY to encounter a variety of patients and develop exceptional skills to be a part of our committed TEAM.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a resource to the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Rounds frequently throughout the shift identifying issues that need administrative action and communication forward to appropriate level.
• Supervises and leads staff effectively.
• Maintains accurate, complete health care records and reports.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the ages of patients served in assigned area.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Must hold a current state or compact state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing
• CPR Certification
• Supervisory experience with knowledge of psychiatric inpatient regulatory standards and treatment preferred
• One year of Nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must read, write, and speak English

Location:

Shreveport, LA

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