Job Description: Director of Nursing
Location: Vancouver, WA
Partner: Psychiatric Hospital
Position Overview
Virtus Healthcare Staffing is actively engaged in a search for a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing on behalf of our partner, a leading psychiatric hospital in Vancouver, WA. The Director of Nursing will play a crucial role in supporting the organization's philosophy of care, supervising the nursing management team, and serving as a key liaison between physicians, patients, referral sources, and employees. This role also involves the preparation of monthly reports and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and promote the organization, program, and unit philosophy of care.
- Supervise and mentor the nursing management team to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Act as a liaison between physicians, patients, referral sources, and employees, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Prepare and present monthly reports on nursing operations and patient care.
Qualifications
- Education: Must possess a postgraduate degree in nursing or a related field, or demonstrate the knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree. Alternatively, candidates must have a written plan to obtain these qualifications. Related fields may include healthcare administration or business administration.
- Licensure: Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.
- Certifications: CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) are required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience in a psychiatric healthcare facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.
- Expertise in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning, and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
- Strong leadership experience in a healthcare setting is highly preferred.
This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a respected psychiatric hospital's mission and to lead a dedicated nursing team. If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply.