Director of Nursing (DON) Behavioral Health

Maryland Treatment Centers is hiring a Director of nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility located in Sykesville, MD. Our facilities specialize in addiction & co-occurring treatment services in the residential setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working in behavioral healthcare, specifically in addiction treatment services.

Responsibilities include:

• Review on a daily basis all nursing staff duties involving direct and indirect patient care.
• Provides continuing supervision and oversight to all nursing staff and medical technicians and completes timely performance appraisals.
• Develops and maintains nursing service objectives and standards of nursing care by arranging in-service education programs and conducting ongoing staff meetings.
• Participates in recruitment and selection of all nursing personnel. Provides appropriate training and competency for all new hires.
• Staffing coverage as required by COMAR. Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
• Delivers nursing services in manner consistent with the Chronic Disease Model of Addiction Treatment.
• Coordinates nursing services with all ancillary services to maintain quality patient care. Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
• Works directly with Medical Director and medical staff in evaluation of patients presenting medical/psychiatric concerns upon application for admission or while in treatment.
• Responsible for updating medical staff on policies and procedures regarding delivery of care to patients.
• Provides medical evaluation for all patients discharged and, as appropriate, gives patient direction and information for medical follow-up care.
• Acts as liaison with various programs and resources in the region. Arranges appropriate follow-up care for patients.
• Responsible for implementing lectures to the patient community regarding various medical topics.
• Orders and initiates requisitions for all nursing/medical supplies, keeping to fixed budget guidelines.
• Serves on the Professional Staff Organization Quality Improvement, Utilization Review, Fire and Safety and Infection Control Committees as required'
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

COVID-19 considerations:
Our organization follows all CDC recommendations.

Work Location: One location