Director Nursing Inpatient Psychiatric Services

Overview

Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation's five largest health care systems. Visit ~~~ for more information.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family

• Relocation Assistance.

• Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.

• Matching Retirement Program.

• Pension fully funded by the Hospital.

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.

• Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.

• Wellness Program.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

Responsibilities

We are offering to qualified and experienced candidates a sign-on bonus not to exceed 10% of salary for this position.

Position Summary:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and committed Director of Behavioral Health. We are looking for someone who has experience leading inpatient psychiatric services for an acute-care Hospital with patients coming in through the ER.

As our Director you will lead the nursing practice and patient care operations in our 29-bed acute inpatient psychiatric unit. In this role, you will promote clinical excellence and evidence-based practice while fostering a healthy work environment in which team-based patient-centered care can flourish. You will direct 55 FTEs and oversee staff development, training, and well-being of the staff, and partner with our amazing unit chiefs and other clinical leaders who encourage and support continuous growth in a collaborative environment. You will also manage budgets, allocate resources, regularly assess unit operations, and identify process improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and patient experience.

If you're looking for a great place to grow your career at a community hospital focused on nursing excellence and patient experience, then look no further!

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Nursing department, including the delivery of nursing services.

• Actively participates in the Performance Improvement and Risk Management programs.

• Interprets accreditation and regulatory standards and implements processes to ensure compliance.

• Develop and implement goals, policies, and protocols.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA).

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and two (2) years of leadership experience.

Licensure:

• Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice, Basic Life Support (BLS), other credentials or modules may be required.

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Pay Range

$68.46 - $99.27 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.