RN Clinical Director- Behavioral Health

Rn Clinical Director

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When you know you're making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that's one of the reasons why you'll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

The RN Clinical Director works under the direction of the assigned leadership to develop and implement the strategic, financial, clinical and operational goals of the designated department. Oversees and ensures effective operations, activities, programming and services of the department. In collaboration with the designated medical leadership, ensures the effective coordination of the delivery of clinical care. Develops and maintains policies and procedures to support the highest quality of patient care.

Ensures compliance with relevant accreditation and regulatory requirements and pursues the organization's quality goals.

Job Description

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Service:

Initiates and monitors processes to assure the highest quality of patient care. Plans, develops, and supervises operations of nursing in all programs for a 24-hour operation; works with staff, other managers, administrative supervisors and Administration. Develops, implements, and revises policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as department specific accreditation standards. Establishes and achieves goals utilizing a participative approach;

assures implementation and evaluation of these goals. Promotes excellence in customer service relations by acting as a liaison and effectively interacting with physicians, staff, patients, and families.

Quality:

Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards i.e., TJC, CMS, DHH and department specific accreditation standards; leads the charge for staying "survey ready" ensuring all rehabilitation units operate in conformance with State, CMS, TJC, and department specific accreditation standards. Ensures comprehensive nursing plans of care are completed and that quality of documentation accurately reflects nursing services provided throughout patient's length of stay.

Serves as champion for Journey of Excellence and ensures staff understanding and participation. Implements a remediation plan with employees that demonstrate a deficiency in documentation. Contributes to quality patient care through membership and active participation in the hospital Infection Prevention Committee, as well as receiving information and implementing solutions in response to Infection Control rounds. Participates in all hospital nursing department meetings, as requested and appropriate.

Promotes a safe environment ensuring units are well-equipped and safe; appropriately involves Facilities and Hospital Security, as needed. Complies with all hospital and division policies, procedures and programs; sets an example for staff.

People:

Ensures sufficient qualified staff to meet patients' needs, participating in admissions decisions regarding patient acceptance and placement, as well as ensuring appropriate staffing levels. Screens and interviews prospective…