Full-Time – Director of Nursing (DON)

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine - a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health facility. Our center will provide acute behavioral health care and outpatient treatment to adults and geriatric adults who are in crisis from severe symptoms related to behavioral health and/or substance use disorder.

As Director of nursing, you will be instrumental in leading our clinical team to fulfill the mission, vision, and goals of the Program and Hospital. Your role would be responsible for the continuous safe operation of the assigned department(s), including all aspects of patient care, budgeting, staffing and quality assurance. You will have the opportunity to impact the framework for the strategic goals of the department as you work closely with

If you are passionate about improving behavior health and excited about the opportunity to be a part of opening a new hospital, we would love the opportunity to meet you.

Qualifications:

• Education: MSN or Bachelor’s degree of Nursing Science with 5+ years of behavioral health experience
• Experience: 3 to 5 years’ experience in an acute care facility, including at least 2 years’ experience in the specialty area is required. Management experience is required.
• Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: Tennessee RN license required. BLS through the American Heart Association required within 2 (two) weeks of employment; mandatory certifications for relevant requirements within 12 months of employment.

Job Details:

• 64-bed acute inpatient setting
• IOP/PHP oversight
• Adult and Geriatric client population
• Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
• Acute intervention focus with short term stays
• Joint venture/Professional partnerships between NHC, Tennova and University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Position Highlights:

• Program Development: The duties of the Director of Nursing shall be in keeping with accepted principles of hospital standards. The Director must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, provide care utilizing the nursing process, and communicate effectively.
• The Director of Nursing shall organize the nursing functions of the Hospital, delegate duties and establish formal means of accountability on the part of subordinates, thereby providing high quality nursing care in meeting the patient’s emotional, psychological, social and health teaching needs.
• The Director of Nursing is responsible for the continuous safe operation of the department(s), following relevant established standards and guidelines.
• The Director of Nursing is accountable to the Administrator and Medical Director for providing a comprehensive, high-quality program of excellence, ensuring the patient achieves the best possible outcome.

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine: Mission and Vision

We are committed to improve the quality of life of our patients by delivering personalized behavioral health in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to bring communities, families, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health, one patient at a time.

The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine provides a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders We are pleased to partner with National Health Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

EOE

Skills

• Training - Nursing Admin