West Coast Director of Nursing Psych DON - Alameda, United States - Telecare Corporation

Description

MUST LIVE IN CALIFORNIA, OREGON
ORWASHINGTON. Will travel for assignments lasting 3-12 months throughout CA,
ORand WA.

MUST BE LICENSED IN AT LEAST ONE OF THESE STATES AND WILLING TO BECOME LICENSED IN ALL 3.

What You Will Do to Change Lives

Official 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. Hours can fluctuate based off program needs but working hours will be approx 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Full wage range $165, $205,000.00 Salary

– Telecare believes in pay equity and wage transparency. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges based off of where you live. This is the full pay range for someone living in Alameda Region. 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
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.

What's In It for You*Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off:
For FT Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
Nine Paid Holidays

Career growth opportunity:
company has grown 10%+ yearly for the past 5 years

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What 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 opportunities

What 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 procedures

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

DON, Nursing, Registered Nurse, RN, Manager, Supervisor

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

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