Director of Nursing _Vancouver-WA_Full-Time (FTE)_Direct Hire
Position: Director of Nursing
Job Type: Full-Time (FTE)
Location: Vancouver-WA
Base Salary: $111,000 to $150,000 +Best-in-class benefits
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 before 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.
Skills and Certifications:
*Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
*Active WA RN License
*Prior Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Health experience.
*Prior Inpatient Behavioral Health/Psychiatric Health leadership experience required.
Candidate Details:
*2+ to 5 years experience
*Seniority Level - Director
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
