Director of Nursing
Company: Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Location: Hermiston
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
This leadership position, Director of Nursing of Aspen Springs
Psychiatric Hospital is responsible for the operational leadership
of Lifeways' 16-bed inpatient psychiatric facility, located in
Umatilla County, Oregon. The DON responsible for setting up all
operational policies, procedures, and systems while under
construction to ensure patient safety and comfort, employee
operational efficiency, and State and Federal regulatory compliance
(e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, State, County, and local rules). Upon
completion and Certificate of Occupancy, the DON oversees
day-to-day operations, manages and develops staff, assures
excellent patient care and sound fiscal operations, maintains a
strong referral base, and ensures compliance with Federal, State,
CMS, and Joint Commission regulations, while continually monitoring
the Facility's service and delivery systems. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBLIITIES : Reasonable accommodations will be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of the job. -- Oversees the quality of care and patient
outcomes according to best practice standards for inpatient
psychiatric hospitals. -- Motivates and directs a diverse
workforce; directs the hiring and training of personnel. -- Where
needed, develops and ensures the consistency and standardization of
universal Lifeways' policies and procedures. -- Responsible for all
Facility operational efficiencies including but not limited to
census management, resource controls, and staffing; analyzes and
adjust Facility operations o maximize financial performance and to
determine areas for program improvement and cost effectiveness. --
Actively participates in the Leadership Team with specific
attention to continuous quality improvement organization-wide and
the Strategic Plan pillars of excellence. -- Manages and
participates in the preparation, review, and submittal of a variety
of reports, reconciliations, work papers, promotional efforts,
communications, schedules, tables, and/or statements to and from
internal departments and external agencies. -- Prepares, reads,
analyzes, and interprets operational data, financial reports, and
legal and regulatory documents. -- Communicates effectively and
respectfully with all levels of the Lifeways organization and its
Community and State partners. -- Actively participates in the
development and maintenance of community relations with partners
and community-based agencies; serves as an informed liaison between
the Facility, the Hospital, and other external stakeholders. --
Provides consultation and direction on complex and/or high-risk
clinical and administrative cases within Aspen Springs, as needed.
-- Ensures compliance of Lifeways' behavioral health inpatient
psychiatric services and staff with Lifeways' policies, state and
federal regulatory requirements, program certifications, quality
assurance reviews/audits, and continuous quality improvement plans.
Provides primary risk management for the inpatient psychiatric
services in conjunction with the Division Administrator of Umatilla
County. -- Ensures compliance with all regulations identified in
Oregon statute and rule, Department of Health and Human Services
(DHHS), Medicare/CMS, and Joint Commission, as well as any other
Providers. -- Maintains excellent communication with the Division
Administrator to ensure s/he is informed of unusual
occurrences/compliance issues, as well as included in strategic
decisions. QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required
to perform the essential functions of this job. -- Knowledge of
characteristics, social implications and treatment of emotional and
mental disorders, substance abuse-related problems, mental
deficiency and neurological disorders; understanding of principles
and practice of psychological casework and psychiatric treatment.
-- Experienced in developing, managing, and overseeing an inpatient
psychiatric facility/hospital including developing and monitoring
expense reports, budgets, and business plans. -- Practice strong
organizational skills, independent follow-through and
accountability, and excels at time management. -- Excellence in
written and verbal communications, presentation, and interpersonal
skills; a strong ability to communicate with respect, honoring
differences of perspective and experience, with all levels within
the Lifeways' organization including external stakeholders,
vendors, and community partners. -- Understands the importance of
medical and clinical 'best practices' and accreditation standards
as they relate to the financial sustainability of the Lifeways'
brand. -- Excellence in public relations and marketing strategies,
understanding core messaging, market analysis, and outmigration
evaluation. -- Use effective customer relations skills, including
the ability to work with clients/partners in a stressful
environment, displaying an understanding of group dynamics and
dealing with stress effectively. -- Handle frequent interruptions
and changing priorities; serve as a Company role model, facilitator
and change agent. -- Demonstrates the ability to initiate, accept,
and implement change in a facilitative and collaborative way; works
with all departments to assist with development of departmental
quality goals, goal measurement tools, quality initiatives, and
methodologies. -- Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting
common regulatory and technical literature, financial reports, and
legal documents; able to translate complicated data into
understandable information that creates action. -- Strong analytic
and computer skills including data management applications and
Microsoft Office Suite; expert knowledge of common statistical
programs, spreadsheets, and database management; key performance
indicators and quality improvement dashboards. -- Experienced in
prioritizing and planning work activities independently and with
attention to detail; shows a willingness to share plans with
appropriate stakeholders to increase organizational involvement at
all levels of quality improvement and accreditation. -- Experienced
in making decisions that support the Mission, Vision, and Core
Values of Lifeways, Inc. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and/or
Experience -- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State
of Oregon. -- Holds a Master's Degree in a healthcare related field
or an M.B.A.If a Candidate is currently enrolled in a Master's
program and will receive their degree in the coming 18 months, s/he
will be considered for the position . -- Documented experience with
psychiatric / mental health patients is required. -- Demonstrates a
strong track record in management, including but not limited to
operations, staff supervision, financial management, and census
development. -- Experience with the Department of Health and Human
Services, Medicare and Joint Commission certification is essential.
-- Articulates a working knowledge of operational and financial
management, as well as understand marketing methods and analysis.
-- Demonstrates a thorough, working knowledge of inpatient
psychiatric facility philosophies, principles, and practices;
experienced in the public community mental health; aware of
behavioral health organizational structures, regulations, and
delivery systems. -- Proficient in understanding the behavioral
health regulations and processes within the State of Oregon. --
Skilled in communications and negotiations with regulators from all
government agencies. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education
and/or Experience -- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in
the State of Oregon. -- Holds a Master's Degree in a healthcare
related field or an M.B.A.If a Candidate is currently enrolled in a
Master's program and will receive their degree in the coming 18
months, s/he will be considered for the position . -- Documented
experience with psychiatric / mental health patients is required.
-- Demonstrates a strong track record in management, including but
not limited to operations, staff supervision, financial management,
and census development. -- Experience with the Department of Health
and Human Services, Medicare and Joint Commission certification is
essential. -- Articulates a working knowledge of operational and
financial management, as well as understand marketing methods and
analysis. -- Demonstrates a thorough, working knowledge of
inpatient psychiatric facility philosophies, principles, and
practices; experienced in the public community mental health; aware
of behavioral health organizational structures, regulations, and
delivery systems. -- Proficient in understanding the behavioral
health regulations and processes within the State of Oregon. --
Skilled in communications and negotiations with regulators from all
government agencies. Summary This leadership position, Director of
Nursing of Aspen Springs Psychiatric Hospital is responsible for
the operational leadership of Lifeways' 16-bed inpatient
psychiatric facility, located in Umatilla County, Oregon. The DON
responsible for setting up all operational policies, procedures,
and systems while under construction to ensure patient safety and
comfort, employee operational efficiency, and State and Federal
regulatory compliance (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, State, County, and
local rules). Upon completion and Certificate of Occupancy, the DON
oversees day-to-day operations, manages and develops staff, assures
excellent patient care and sound fiscal operations, maintains a
strong referral base, and ensures compliance with Federal, State,
CMS, and Joint Commission regulations, while continually monitoring
the Facility's service and delivery systems.
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