Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer for the Nursing Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to lead a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you!

The Assistant Chief Nursing Officer will assist the CNO with providing the leadership and strategic planning of the nursing department and nursing programs offered at Sierra Vista Hospital, ensuring programs meet the needs of patients, the community and are in compliance with the facility's performance goals and objectives. Responsibilities include the overall administrative processes and management systems for all clinical nursing services offered at the facility, promotion and maintenance of a therapeutic environment for patients and staff, and development and implementation of clinical treatment programs.

Qualifications

Education :

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience :

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in psychiatric/mental health field, with a minimum of three (3) years experience in advanced clinical/management practice.

License:

• Appropriate state licensure/credentials as a Registered Nurse is required. Valid driver's license is preferred.

Additional Requirements :

• A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, NAPHS, Title XXII, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.
• CPR & CPI certification

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Personnel mAnagement and staffing

Evaluates Program Managers and House Supervisors regarding personnel performance and assist them in counseling nursing personnel to help them meet the prescribed goals of performance.

Maintains and allocates a well qualified core of staff resources.

Assures that hiring, disciplinary actions and termination procedures are conducted in accordance with hospital policies.

Involves appropriate facility management in all decisions, and review these decisions with CEO prior to implementation.

Assures adequate supervision and evaluation processes for all staff members and delegate these responsibilities as appropriate.

Assures adequate orientation for new employees, attending physicians/licensed practitioners and Allied Health Professionals.

Provides training as necessary to meet educational needs and professional development of staff.

Ensures that the staff schedule and configuration will meet the needs and demands of the patient population and census and adjust it accordingly.

Ensures an adequate system of communication and reporting is maintained between all staff members, as well as other departments involved in the ongoing operation of the program.

Creates a structure that best meets the needs of the organization, particularly department organization related to supervision and assignment of staff.

Routinely reviews job assignments and utilization of staff.

LEADERSHIP

Assumes the leadership responsibility for the Nursing department 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Provides support and continuity of effective administrative leadership.

Serves as a role model of quality nursing care for nursing staff.

Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation from a variety of perspectives, considers several alternatives and chooses the most appropriate course of action.

Demonstrates an awareness of personal abilities and limitations; regularly requests assistance in situations that exceed abilities; utilizes supervisory sessions effectively.

Confronts employees who do not abide by the hospital policy and procedures, provides ongoing feedback on technical and behavior performance; uses disciplinary process when necessary if high standards are not upheld by the employee.

Serves as a resource person and role model by demonstrating professionalism and the ability to use the nursing process in problem identification and problem solving activities.

Assists and encourages nursing personnel in professional growth and development.

Holds self and employees clearly accountable for meeting high standards of service towards all customers.

Acts as an example that all staff and the organization can respect and emulate.

Will not tolerate any form of retaliation or hostility between staff within the department. Will not tolerate or support any form of hostility, retaliation or harassment toward peers or subordinates.

Promotes a healthy, collaborative working environment.

professional collaboration

Ensures the Nursing Department supports all other departments and acts collaboratively and professionally as appropriate.

Ensure department will maintain a positive relationship with other departmental staff bringing new admissions on to their respective units for treatment.

Provides services to current referral sources to assure their satisfaction and continued associations.

Allocates and coordinates program resources to support Hospital and other hospital department's objectives.

Provides for guest relations and ensure the appearance of the facility and manner in which program staff communicate with patients, families, referral sources and fellow staff is effective and professional.

Ensures the implementation of an ongoing system of program orientation for patients, families, professionals and others.

Maintains an awareness of community and market-related activities which includes knowledge of the activities of other providers, needs of local payers and the political climate related to mental health.

Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Sierra Vista Offers:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Education Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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