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Location

Springfield, MO | United States

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Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield has a nursing leadership opening for a Director of Nursing. If you have experience in mental health with nursing management experience and want to join a team where they are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness, then apply today!

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and teenagers. Comprehensive care is designed for the individual, not the diagnosis. Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is daily committed to improving patients’ lives by using a patient centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our patients. Join our team today.

The Director of Nurses’ responsibilities include the following:

· Supervising all nursing staff.

· Overseeing nursing budgets.

· Reporting to higher management in the healthcare facility.

· Maintains high standards of care for all patients.

· Managing patients’ data and medical records as confidential records.

· Communicating with medical staff, patients, and family members about patient health.

· Recruiting, training, and onboarding new nursing staff.

· Providing ongoing education classes.

· Implementing new procedures and training for nurses regarding performance improvement initiatives or revised policies.

· Overseeing the therapeutic milieu.

· Planning and implementing nursing performance improvement program in conjunction with medical director.

Qualified candidates for Director of Nursing should have the following:

· License: Active RN License and BLS certification

· Education: Prefer a master’s degree in nursing preferably with a background in mental health, but must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Nursing.

· Experience: Healthcare management experience preferred. At least five years progressive acute care, and 5 years behavioral health experience preferably with children or adolescents. Proficient in Joint Commission standards.

Benefits include the following:

Service excellence and fulfilling work environment

401(k) plan and company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

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