Director Of Nursing (Rn) - Psychiatric Adult Services

Full Time

123 Andover Road

Management/Leadership

Day Shift

Spring Harbor Hospital a division of Maine Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Director of Nursing - Nursing Adult Services. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall direction and management of adult services.

Spring Harbor Hospital devotes sixty beds to the treatment of adults who experience acute psychiatric illness and co-occurring chemical dependency. Our treatment program emphasizes return-to-work strategies and cognitive therapies to help patients make the smoothest possible transition from the hospital to the community in the shortest possible time.

Our caregiving team includes a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and technicians who specialize in the treatment of major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring disorders. Average length of stay for adult patients is approximately seven days, and discharge planners assist in securing timely and appropriate aftercare services.

Position Summary

• The Director of Nursing Adult Services maintains primary accountability for the management and delivery of safe and effective patient care. He/She is responsible for the overall direction and management of the unit and in collaboration with service leadership team determines the evidence based model of care based upon patient needs and compliance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred; Bachelor's or Associate's degree plus experience required

• License/Certifications: Licensed in the State of Maine as an RN required with ANCC certification preferred

• Experience: 5+ years or clinical experience working with a board spectrum of mentally ill clients preferred; 3+ years of prior management experience required

• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural variables and respect for diversity

• Able to conceptualize the big picture plan strategically

• Thorough knowledge of program and organization requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Able to express ideas and plans effectively both verbally and in writing

• Able to assimilate and analyze significant and complex data and statistics and to make relevant and realistic recommendations

• Able to train, coach, counsel, delegate and appraise staff and performance, and develop staff for future leadership opportunities

• Demonstrate commitment to the health and human services profession

• Able to provide professional leadership

• Skilled in the selection and appraisal of personnel

• Demonstrate the ability to participate in budget development and management

• Able to effectively support staff by transmitting technical knowledge and skills, teaching work management and communication skills, facilitating conflict management, and supporting managers in financial management and accountability

• Demonstrate competence and exhibit strong leadership skills including, change management, flexibility and organizational skills

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.