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- FridayFull wage range $165, $205,000.
- Telecare believes in pay equity and wage transparency.
- Current valid licensure as an RN in the state of residency, and/or eligible for licensure in the state of operation
- Personal car that you are willing to drive for work.
- Personal car insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Paid Time Off:
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Career growth opportunity: company has grown 10%+ yearly for the past 5 years
- For more information visit: You Will Love About Working at Telecare
- Culture of power-with not power-over
- Your contribution is valued
- Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of clinical professionals
- Personal commitment to the mission from your team and colleagues
- Diverse mental health program types with lifelong career advancement opportunitiesWhat You Will Do
- Requires travel 100%. Assignments to a location providing Interim DON functions in new business and/or in the event of program vacancy will vary and may be 2 to 3-month assignments
- Plans, organizes, directs and controls nursing services
- Develops departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures; organizes the department to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines; functions in an advisory capacity to the Administrator in evaluating procedural changes as they relate to care of members served
- Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality Improvement
- Collaborates with other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facility
- Is available to assist at other Telecare facilities, which may involve travel
- Establishes staffing requirements and recommends to administration the numbers and classifications of personnel to be employed
- Directs the recruitment, selection and when necessary disciplinary action within the Nursing Department
- Implements the safety program and actively participates in reducing Workers Compensation
- Establishes standards for procurement of supplies and equipment for the department
- Manages the Nursing Department within allocated budgetary parameters and participates in the development of the fiscal budget
- Ensures that the nursing department is in compliance with all related state, federal and local licensing regulations and requirements
- Oversees and ensures medication management and infection control standards
- Collaborates with leadership team and all departments on quality initiatives
- Coordinates nursing services with other clinical and ancillary services. In the process of accomplishing this, promotes the cost-effective use of personnel, supplies and equipment
- Participates and encourages participation from staff in activities, including professional and trade organizations, that promote mental health services
- Establishes and defines standards which ensure safe and therapeutically effective care
- Assesses the quality of care rendered by the Nursing Department and ensures sound practice
- Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement program within the Nursing Department which includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education and a focus on monitoring departmental standards and actively removing barriers to the provision of high-quality care
- Is an active participant of all committees involving members served safety, nursing policies, practices and proceduresEOE AA M/F/V/Disability
- May vary by location and position typeFull Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
San Fran Bay Area Psych DON - Alameda, United States - Telecare Corporation
Description
MUST LIVE IN OR NEAR SAN FRANCISCOWhat You Will Do to Change LivesOfficial job title for this is Floating DON.
The Floating DON is responsible for activities and functions related to the administration of patient care systems, nursing areas and departments on an interim basis.
This position will provide DON functions intermittently in assigned programs. This position will travel extensively as they will be working in different locations as needed.Shifts Available:
Full Time position with 100% travel assignments around Greater San Francisco Area. Hours can fluctuate based off program needs but working hours will be approx 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday
The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.
Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and four (4) years of experience with two (2) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing and (2) years of experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity
DON, Nursing, Registered Nurse, RN, Manager, SupervisorIf job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.