Director - Psychiatric Hospital - Mu Health Care

LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri

ABOUT THE JOB 

MU Health Care is seeking an incredible nurse to serve as the Director of its Acute Care Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital, a role of considerable influence and responsibility within an academic critical care setting. The chosen leader will manage a substantial facility with 61 inpatient beds and a 25-bed psychiatric emergency and observation unit, dedicated to delivering incredible adult and pediatric psychiatric care. The Director's responsibilities are expansive, encompassing the creation and enhancement of programs that directly impact and improve community health outcomes. A pivotal aspect of the role is the establishment and nurturing of community ties, particularly with law enforcement, which is fundamental to the center's patient-focused ethos.

A critical requirement for this pivotal role is current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Missouri, which is foundational to understanding and guiding the complex clinical environment of the hospital. The Director must demonstrate a thorough proficiency in legal compliance and regulatory frameworks, be adept at consulting with the legal team and law enforcement, and oversee the daily management of risk and regulatory concerns. A unique feature includes the use of a tele-courtroom, which convenes twice a week, highlighting the hospital's integrated role within the broader judicial and healthcare system. The position demands a collaborative spirit, as the Director will work closely with an exceptional physician leader team in a culture that values dynamic communication, innovation, and mutual respect. At MU Health Care, the Director will find a dynamic, exciting, and gratifying work environment, contributing to one of only two safety net hospitals in Missouri, known for its commitment to equitable, comprehensive care for all patient demographics and diagnoses.

SALARY RANGE $126,000.00 - $206,000.00

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administer University and MU Health Care policies that affect all disciplines at the hospital. Provides mandatory reporting communication related to licensure information as required by the State Board of Nursing. Serves on and participates in appropriate administrative and medical staff committees.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets to conform to strategic and financial plans of the hospital and system through the annual budget process, monthly financial review process, expenditure of allocated funds, and appropriate charge capture for services rendered.
• Direct and coordinate the work of staff, and manage personnel activities to meet Departmental, Hospital, and Health System objectives related to the provision of patient-centered care within assigned areas.
• Direct Nurse Manager's actions related to areas of responsibility including, but not limited to hiring, performance management, staff development, disciplinary action, organizational goals, policy etc.
• Oversees recruitment and performance management for nursing leaders.
• Direct ancillary and support services manager's actions related to areas of responsibility including, but not limited to hiring, performance management, staff development, disciplinary action, organizational goals, policy etc.
• Oversees recruitment and performance management for clinical and operational leaders.  Ensure enough appropriately qualified nursing staff and other HEALTH CARE providers to care for patients.
• Directly manage the patient care services of assigned areas.
• Ensure that nursing standards compliance and training occur at all levels of the facility on a continuous and timely basis.
• In collaboration with Administrative Leadership and medical directors and staff develop strategic and operational goals and plans for assigned areas of responsibility. Communicate plans and direction to staff while continuously evaluating plans.
• Promote continuous performance improvement in the areas of patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Participate in performance improvement teams, implementing CQI tools to achieve results. Ensure adherence to appropriate regulatory standards in all nursing units.
• Function as a change agent to continuously strive for improvement in access, operational flow, clinical and financial outcomes, patient and employee satisfaction and reputation in the community.
• Assure development of operating systems and effective organizational structure that result in optimal service delivery and achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
• Establish positive relationships and communication channels between medical staff and hospital leadership to optimize quality service and achievement of identified goals.
• Oversee the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care across units.
• Direct the implementation and oversight of MU Health Care time and attendance policies and practices.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required to ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position themselves to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in psychiatric or mental health nursing, or its equivalent, from a school of nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing or is qualified by education and experience in the care of the mentally ill.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in HEALTH CARE.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Inpatient RN psychiatric acute care experience