- Provide oversight and direction to the Nursing Department.
- Establish and monitor professional nursing practice standards, policies and procedures.
- Ensure that nursing practice meets the standards for the Joint Commission, CMS, and DMH.
- Monitor performance of senior nursing leadership.
- Ensure that supervision of nursing practice is professionally implemented at all levels.
- Coordinate with key committees and medical management structures including but not limited to Hospital Leadership, DPH Chief Nursing Officer, infection control, pharmacy, medical records, quality improvement, and other required hospital committees.
- Monitor management of staff recruitment and retention activities.
- Monitor efficient deployment of staff to ensure patient safety and manage overtime.
- Interface with human resources and labor management to ensure fair application of Bargaining Unit contracts in the workplace.
- Ensure that Nursing Department takes an active part in effective interface, coordination, and communication with DMH, DPH, and community-based providers particularly regarding admission and discharge transitions.
- Exercise recovery, person-centered approach, and trauma informed knowledge-based philosophies.
- Experience in inpatient psychiatric hospitals and/or community psychiatry with similar patient populations.
- Proficient in healthcare administration principles and practices and understanding of methods for evaluating nursing practices.
- Demonstrated progressive leadership and managerial experience, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Skilled in directing, teaching, supervising, and evaluating nursing staff. Ability to organize, manage, and supervise quality patient care across multiple psychiatric units.
- Thorough understanding of nursing theories and supervisory principles, particularly in psychiatric nursing setting.
- Experience conducting interviews and making recommendations for hiring and promotions.
- Experience with trauma-informed principles, person-centered approach, and recovery principles.
- Comprehensive knowledge of psychopathology across all life stages. Familiarity with current psychopharmacology and other psychiatric treatment interventions.
- Knowledgeable about Joint Commission Standards, CMS Regulations, and survey tracer methodology.
- Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.
-
Director of Nursing
3 weeks ago
State of Massachusetts Tewksbury, United StatesTewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a dynamic Director of Nursing to provide oversight and direction to the nursing department and maintain a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed environment in ou Director, Nursing, Mental Hea ...
-
Director of Nursing
1 week ago
State of Massachusetts Tewksbury, United StatesTewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a dynamic Director of Nursing to provide oversight and direction to the nursing department and maintain a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed environment in our Psychiatric Unit. As an esse ...
-
Director of Nursing Home Health Rn Pt
2 weeks ago
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice Andover, United States**Job Location: Andover, MA** · Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. · As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best ...
-
Director of Nursing
4 days ago
Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab Cambridge, United States**IMMEDIATELY HIRING: DIRECTOR OF NURSING** · As a senior member of the clinical leadership team, the Director of Nursing allows for the opportunity to create a positive impact on the lives of those we care for and work with. Reporting directly to the Nursing Home Administrator, ...
-
Director of Nursing
1 day ago
Hathorne Hill Center Danvers, United States**Benefits**: · - Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance · - Incentive compensation plan · - Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts · - Employee Assistance Program to support mental health · - Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforese ...
-
Director of Nursing
9 hours ago
Watertown Health Care Center Watertown, United States**Come Join Our Healthcare Family** · **Excellent Benefits and Competitive Wages** · The Director of Nursing ("DON") is responsible for effective overall management of the Nursing Department and coordination with other disciplines to provide quality care to all patients/residents ...
-
Director of Nursing Services
3 weeks ago
Acton Boxborough Regional School District Acton, United StatesPLEASE APPLY THROUGH OUR APPLITRACK PROGRAM ON WWW.ABSCHOOLS.ORG · Director of Nursing Services · **Major Responsibilities**: · - **Program Management and Development**: · - **Budget Management and Development**: · - **Coverage of health offices as needed**: · - **Staff Supervis ...
-
Assistant Director of Nursing
2 weeks ago
Bear Hill Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Stoneham, United States**$4,000 sign on bonus** · **Bear Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation,** a nursing home in **Stoneham MA, i**s looking for a full-time **ADON ** to join their team. · **Qualifications**: · - 1 year of educator experience in a nursing home setting. · - Must possess skills in leadershi ...
-
Director of Nursing Services
2 weeks ago
Acton Boxborough Regional Schools Acton, United States**Major Responsibilities**: Program Management and DevelopmentBudget Management and DevelopmentCoverage of health offices as neededStaff Supervision and TrainingProfessional Expectations ...
-
Nurse Director Float
1 week ago
Benchmark Senior Living: Home Office Newton, United StatesJoining the Benchmark Senior Living team means putting your passion to work. Associates thrive in a supportive, diverse, and skilled team that's committed to caring and dedicated service. With training and educational programs, we empower you to explore your interests and growth ...
-
Quantum Innovations Andover, United StatesThe Köhler nursing service looks back on a 30-year company history. We provide care for our clients through our outpatient nursing service, as well as partially stationary in our two short-term care facilities. In June 2023, we also opened our day care center in Salzgitter Lebens ...
-
Director of Nursing
3 weeks ago
Melmark New England Andover, United StatesMelmark Overview · Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabili ...
-
Director of Nursing
2 weeks ago
Melmark New England Andover, United StatesMelmark Overview · Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilit ...
-
Recovery Specialist
2 weeks ago
Lowell House Addiction Treatment and Recovery Tewksbury, United States**Job Summary** - Recovery Specialist Tues. Sat. 3pm · - 11pm. · The Recovery Specialist is responsible for assisting the Program Director, Clinical Director, and Counselor/Case Managers with the overall work by collaboratively supporting the program's day-to-day operations. · ** ...
-
Senior Director of Nurse Education
5 days ago
InsideHigherEd Lowell, United StatesCategory:: Full-time Staff · Subscribe:: · Department:: Academic Affairs - Nursing & Allied Health · Locations:: Lowell, MA · Posted:: May 23, 2024 · Closes:: Jun 20, :59 PM EDT · Type:: Full-time · Position ID:: 176995 · About Middlesex Community College: · Middlesex Community ...
-
Intake Coordinator
2 days ago
Lowell House Addiction Treatment and Recovery Tewksbury, United StatesSheehan Women's Program · Job Summary - Intake Coordinator Sun-Thur 7am-3pm · The Intake Coordinator is a Recovery Specialist with additional assigned duties. The Intake Coordinator is responsible for working with the Program and Clinical Director to triage, interview, and intake ...
-
Graduate Nursing Program Director
1 week ago
Merrimack College Andover, United StatesPosition Overview · The Department of Nursing, in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences at Merrimack College, seeks to hire a dynamic nurse leader as the Graduate Nursing Program Director for our inaugural Master's Degree in Nursing. In collaboration with the Dean and Associate ...
-
director of nursing
3 weeks ago
MVP Recruitment, LLC Newton, MA, United StatesDirector of Nursing: Boston, MA · $500 referral reward, Who do you know · A beautiful non profit Skilled Nursing and Senior Living community located a few minutes West of Boston, MA is currently looking for an experienced Nurse Manager to be the Director of Nursing of their great ...
-
Administrative Coordinator
1 week ago
LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Lowell, United StatesLowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is a diverse, community-based health care organization. Our programs have been recognized as national models and LCHC was named one of the top five health centers in the nation for excellence in cultural competency. With a career at Low ...
-
House Coordinator
2 weeks ago
Lowell House Addiction Treatment and Recovery Lowell, United StatesSchedule: Tues. - Sat.: 7am - 3pm · Road to Renewal · Community Based Residential Re-Entry Program · House Coordinator Job Description · **Job Summary**: · The House Coordinator at Road to Renewal plays a pivotal role in maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive living environmen ...
Director of Nursing - Tewksbury, United States - MASS
Description
Tewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a dynamic Director of Nursing to provide oversight and direction to the nursing department and maintain a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed environment in our Psychiatric Unit.
As an essential member of our healthcare leadership team, you will oversee and guide our Nursing Department, ensuring the highest standards of professional practice and patient care.
Your responsibilities include establishing and monitoring practice standards in alignment with accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission, CMS, and DMH.
You will provide direction to senior nursing leadership, fostering an environment of excellence and accountability.Collaboration is at the heart of this role as you coordinate with various hospital committees and medical management structures.
you will play a vital role in ensuring fair labor practices and fostering effective communication with external stakeholders, including DMH, DPH, and community-based providers.
Additionally, you will play a vital role in monitoring recruitment and retention activities, as well as staff deployment, will be key to maintaining patient safety and operational efficiency.
Your commitment to a recovery-oriented, person-centered approach will be central to our mission of providing compassionate care to all individuals we serve.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities.
The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.Learn more about our important work:
About Tewksbury Hospital:
Tewksbury Hospital operates a 370-bed facility and a campus of over 700 acres of land. Its patient care services are provided under the auspices of the Department of Public Health and Mental Health.
Joint Commission accredited LTAC hospital that provides high quality, comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with chronic medical and mental illness.
A full range of services are provided including 24/7 Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, Medicine as well as psychiatric and psychological services, a 6- bed dialysis unit, clinical laboratory, radiology, respiratory care, nutrition, speech/language, pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation and arts, and pharmacy.
Learn more:Pre-Hire Process:
A tax and background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at Ext.
#4For technical questions regarding MassCareers, please contact the Mass HR Service Center at
Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in a particular specialty (i.e.
scientific, professional, or technical) and must possess current license and/or registration requirements established for the performance of the position, of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I.
A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the (A) required experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the (A) required experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards
Title 101 CMR "Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.
We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
