Director of Nursing in Behavior Health and Rehabilitation
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Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Behavioral Health ExperiencePosting Job DescriptionAt Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital, the Nursing Director for Behavioral Health and Rehabilitation Service Lines provides innovative leadership and is a change agent to advance professional nursing practice within the Trinity Health Leadership System. This position will require travel between Mount Sinai and Saint Francis Hospital campuses.What you will do:

• Operational objectives and performance of the emergency services.
• Determining clinical and administrative nursing goals; acquiring and allocating material, financial, and human resources; evaluating and revising plans and processes related to resources and clinical practice; providing leadership in the management and development of patient care staff; facilitating research and inquiry into best practice for nursing.
• Facilitating collaborative relationships with the Service Line Directors, physicians, and other healthcare leaders and acting as a role model to develop and mentor the next generation of nursing leaders.
• Serve as a facilitator for the shared decision-making process and provide leadership for utilization of best practice evidence, scholarly work in nursing, and advancement of professional practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science BSN in Nursing required. A Master of Science in Nursing MSN is preferred.
• Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure is required.
• Experience: 7 or more years of progressive nursing management experience in Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, or Medical Surgical service lines is required. A combination of experiences in staff nursing specialties and clinical management is strongly preferred.
• BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification: Certification/instructorship is preferred.

Preferred Competencies:

• Knowledge of regulatory standards, i.e., CMS, The Joint Commission, and DPH. Computer literacy, i.e., competence in using web-based applications, e-mail, and standard word and data applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• An expressed desire to champion professional nursing practice and improve interdisciplinary care models through the creative utilization of education and technology.
• Demonstrated competency in financial management, i.e., develops and analyzes budgets and develops and implements business plans.
• Demonstrated ability to make complex and strategic decisions and accept accountability for outcomes. Flexibility to respond and adapt to an environment that is quickly changing.

Ministry/Facility InformationMount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital's Behavioral Health Services include a full range of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for all ages. Inpatient Adult Services Inpatient Child and Adolescent Services OutpatientWe have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team approach to developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. We strive to build trust, intimacy, and a healing relationship. The focus is to draw out people's strengths and competencies to assist them with coping more effectively in times of significant challenge or difficulty in their lives.#LI-JL3Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.