Director of Nursing (RN) – Behavioral Health
Day Shift – M-F, 24/7 accountability
Glen Burnie , MD
We are actively seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) for the Behavioral Health unit at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center.
The Right Choice. Right Here.
Join our team of Registered Nurses and provide the highest level of care. Experience the highest level of appreciation.
At University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, our registered nurses have earned the highest level of respect as a critical factor in our success— and that of our patients. As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our nationally recognized facility features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.
The Director of Behavioral Health Services will be responsible for a 24 bed inpatient unit that accepts voluntary and involuntary patients, a 5 bed Behavioral Health Unit in the Emergency Department and a Partial Hospitalization Program. Additional responsibilities include collaborating with colleagues in Nursing, Security and the Medical Staff in developing strategies (operational, clinical practice & educational) to ensure the safety and appropriate nursing care of behavioral health patients within the organization outside of the Behavioral Health Division. Join a dynamic mission driven Nursing Team defined by strong collaboration, a commitment to excellence and in pursuit of our Pathway to Excellence designation.
As a Registered Nurse at UM BWMC, you’ll experience:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage – Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!
Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.
Experience the appreciation you deserve.
Reports to directly to VP / CNO
General Summary
Under limited supervision, the director of Nursing is a registered Nurse who is vested with 24 hour accountability for ensuring safe, effective and appropriate patient care throughout a clinical division. The director of Nursing serves as a link between the Hospital’s Vision and the clinical division, and is a leader who creates a vision of how things can be better; models constructive behaviors, facilitates change, improvement, and problem solving; coaches employees in performance enhancement; and teaches skills and techniques need to achieving excellence. The director of Nursing has direct access to support service resources essential to nursing and patient care, and maintains line authority over divisional nurse managers, Nursing supervisors, and Nursing management support staff, as assigned. The director of Nursing may provide hospital administrative coverage in the absence of administration at a higher level.
Mission
All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.
What You Need to Be Successful:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, Master’s Degree required and professional certification preferred.
- Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
- Five years of progressive management experience in the field of hospital nursing and proven administrative ability.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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