✨ About The Role
- The Associate Director, RN will provide managerial and clinical support to both patients and staff in an acute behavioral health care setting.
- This role involves leading a team that treats patients with severe behavioral health and chemical dependency needs.
- The position requires managing patient-centered nursing care and facilitating communication among staff and physicians.
- The Associate Director will be responsible for developing and implementing quality and process improvement initiatives within the department.
- The role includes managing operational and capital budgets, ensuring resource utilization, and compliance with regulatory agencies.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a current RN license in the state of practice.
- A minimum of two years of clinical management experience relevant to the patient population is required, demonstrating strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management.
- The successful individual will possess critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills to effectively manage patient care and staff.
- Experience in behavioral health and familiarity with mental health and chemical dependency issues will be beneficial for this role.
- The candidate should be a strong leader, capable of coaching and developing nursing staff while fostering a culture of learning and career advancement.