Behavioral Health Director jobs in Battle Creek, MI

About Us

HEALING THE BODY AND MIND 

Founded fifteen (15) years ago, NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is the largest hospital system in the nation providing care to patients with both neurological and medical needs. We are unique in that we serve a population which others have been previously been unable to, largely due the patient’s underlying medial issues.  Our facilities maintain an inter-disciplinary focus using a multi-specialty approach for both neuropsychiatric and complex medical care issues.  This proven approach provides unrivaled quality care for all of our patients.  With nine current hospitals across Indiana, Arizona, and Texas, we are continuing our growth to ensure better access to our unique model of care.

Overview

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is looking for a Director of Nursing (RN) to serve our patients and hospital leadership team at ou rbrand new hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.  The Director of Nursing (RN) will have oversight of the hospital's nursing department and day-to-day oversight of program policies, procedures, and guidelines. The priority of  NueroPsychiatric Hospitals' staff is clinical excellence with exceptional compliance performance.

Director of Nursing (RN) Benefits

Neuro Psychiatric Hospitals provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our employees. Current benefits include:

• An opportunity to make an impact in our patient's lives daily
• Competitive compensation structure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts through LifeMart

Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing, under the direction of the CEO, responsibilities include: 

• Oversees the nursing staff and the processes of the units.
• Responsible for creating, developing, and implementing the strategic plan for areas of responsibility, consistent with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Ensures policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and implemented effectively throughout areas of responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policy.
• Takes an important role during all regulatory surveys and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Actively participates in PI committee meetings and reports data.
• Plan, organize, and control all aspects of risk management activities. Ensure a safe environment for the protection of patients, clients, employees, and visitors to the facility in such a manner as to comply with laws, regulations, and the standards of the accrediting agency.
• Responsible for the planning, developing, implementing and continuous improvement of nursing services to maintain standards of patient care in compliance with the organization's policies and procedures and State Licensing and Joint Commission requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring staffing is adequate for areas of responsibility in order to provide quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) highly preferred
• Must be Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of state
• 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in acute psychiatric or mental health, med/surg, or emergecny department setting
• 3 years of management or leadership experience as a nurse
• Previous experience with addiction or psychiatric care highly preferred
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, State, and CMS requirements