Director of Nursing (DON) - $8,000 Sign on Bonus

Plum Creek Recovery Ranch is a 46-bed residential treatment facility for substance use disorders (SUD). Located on 200 acres of beautiful ranch property in Lockhart, Texas in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.Come grow with us as we operate a premier treatment center transforming people's lives by breaking the cycle of addiction, creating genuine connections, and fostering hope. We use evidence-based therapeutic modalities and personalized treatment plans to address the underlying causes of addiction and prepare clients for long-term sobriety.

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) has 24-hour accountability for the quality and efficiency of the department's nursing care. Responsible for maintaining staffing within the productivity standard and when variances occur. The DON is responsible for the clinical practice of nursing which includes directing all services provided by the Nursing Services Department. As a member of the senior staff this position ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and services consistent with the facility's goals and objectives and actively participates in a leadership role by consulting with facility leadership in designing and providing total patient care and services. Has a good working knowledge of various psychiatric diagnoses and is a resource for nurses and CD technicians. Provides staff education, coaching, counseling, and evaluations within the department. The DON works in collaboration with all departments throughout the facility.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• In conjunction with CEO, define and communicate the organization's mission at the local market level.
• Assist the CEO in directing the planning and implementation of goals and objectives set forth by the CEO to accomplish mission within the established parameters, procure and allocate the resources to meet these goals and objectives.
• Works with CEO to ensure financial management produces a desirable ROI: Revenue generation, expense control (I.e., personnel and non-personnel expense).
• Ensure that all local services meet the industry standards of quality of care.
• Assist CEO in identifying, developing and motivating the organization's management team.
• Plans, directs and coordinates services for assigned departments regarding operations, nursing practices, long goals and budgets. Consults and directs Supervisors in regards to staffing matters, problem solving, training, supplies and equipment requisites, human resources management.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepares reports, maintains records, compiles statistics, etc. as directed/required.
• Carries out personnel management activities associated with direct staff supervision, including screening and selection, orientation training and development, performance management, and employee relations functions.
• Coordinates programs for the development of nursing staff. Plans and conducts regular specialized in-service training. Develops and implements training and development needs of nursing supervisors. Responsible of integrating nursing services with medical services.
• Supervises and coordinates work of licensed and unlicensed personnel in a unit. Manages quality and effectiveness of care given by staff.
• Develops a cost-effective, 24-hour staffing pattern within the unit (s) to meet needs of patients and labor budget.
• Participates within the department of nursing services in establishing the standards of patient care, policies and objectives of a given unit; communicates such standards, policies and objectives to unit's) staff, patient, family and community.
• Responsible for carrying out psychiatrists/physicians' orders, and for the accurate reporting and recording of patients' symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
• Oversees hiring, termination, and development of nursing and tech staff
• Communicating with families, residents, and physicians as needed
• Developing a budget for the nursing department
• Ensuring the nursing department is compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations

Experience – 5 years of progressively responsible position as head of nursing, managing multiple departments. Substance Use Disorder experience required. Must be 21 years old or older.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

§ Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients. Symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients. Past experience with Texas 448 standards of compliance.

§ Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health, professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of Substance Use Disorder clients, social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders, medical and psychological terminology, medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on Substance Use Disorder clients. Control, preparation and administration of medications.

§ Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the Adults for a given shift; record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others

§ Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crises intervention practice, medical and psychiatric emergency procedures.

§ Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the child or adolescent psychiatric population, application of this knowledge of adult knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric care; thorough familiarity of psych-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with adult Substance Use Disorder population, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; organizational and time management; crisis intervention skills

§ Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients. Develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with Substance Use Disorder clients.

§ Must be able to work productively with other department heads and personnel.

§ Ability to work with professionals from many outside partners and organizations.

§ Usually works forty (40) hours per week, with on-call availability some weekends.

§ Ability to successfully manage conflict, negotiating “win-win” solutions.

§ Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills.

§ Exceptional follow through on tasks and assignments

§ Must possess leadership qualities and be able to supervise and secure the cooperation of staff.

Education and/or Licensure – Bachelor's degree in nursing required, but Master's degree in health-related field strongly preferred. CPR current; CPI (must obtain within 2 weeks of hire). Valid Texas RN license in good standing required. Prior BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications a plus.

**Sign on bonus will be paid out every three months until fully paid**

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.