Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Westpark Springs

Rosenberg, TX 77471

Posted 11 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Director of Nursing

    Overview:

    Director of Nursing

    Westpark Springs is a 72-bed behavioral hospital located near Richmond, Texas. The hospital, offers inpatient and outpatient mental health an addiction treatment to adults, adolescents and their families. At Westpark Springs we are dedicated to Changing Peoples Lives.

    The Westpark Springs Nursing Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional psychiatric care in a safe and therapeutic environment. We focus on creating a strong foundation for long-term healing and recovery with evidence-based practices, and utilizing medication therapy that is relevant and up to date. Above all, we truly value that both the patients and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated toChanging Peoples Lives?

    Members of our team Enjoy:

    • Working with a highly engaged staff
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Career growth
    • Competitive compensation
    Position Details:
    • Support the organization, program and unit philosophy of care
    • Supervise nursing management team
    • Liaison between physicians, patients, referral sources and employees
    • Prepare monthly reports
    Qualifications:
    • Masters degree preferred in psychiatric or mental health nursing or its equivalent
    • Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing
    • CPR Certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact

    Preferred Experience:

    • Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred. Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.