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Job Description
Director- Psychiatry Nursing
44032BR
44032BR
Position Description
Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Major/Essential Functions- Oversees our Head Nurse, CNAs, MAs and Student Assistants across the entire department.
- Engaged in promoting and facilitating Nursing.
- Works collaboratively with all directors and administrators to promote patient safety and evidence-based practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Functions within the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the polices and procedures of the organization and practice setting.
- Supports the vision, mission, values and key performance indicators of Texas Tech Physicians.
- Adheres to institutional and departmental safety polices and procedures.
- Supervises a team of Sr. Clinical Assistants working with child, adolescent, and perinatal mental health.
- May assist in treatment planning for patients and families.
- Collaborates with Risk Management to report, develop, and establish Patient Safety Initiatives.
- Acts as an agent of change to identify opportunities to improve clinical and operational processes, resolve problems and evaluate the effectiveness of change.
- Collaborates with the Director of Patient Services to ensure patients satisfaction and resolution of concerns that are clinical, involve TTPL/UMC coordination of services.
- Willingly participates in any activities which promote and improve TTUHSC.
- Recruit, manage and oversee all aspects of chart review for the Psychiatry Department for both RHC and Adult Clinic.
- Ensures that KPIs of TTPL are communicated to all employees, particularly nursing, and strives to meet or exceeds targets.
- Facilitates and/or attends nursing meetings for TTP representing Department of Psychiatry.
- Engages in development, approval and standardization of related psychiatry nursing polices.
- Provide support and consultative services to Department of Psychiatry and Central Department on preparing of Joint Commission.
- Provides for smooth day-to-day flow of communications within the programs.
- Prepares and organizes training materials and curriculum as necessary.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area plus five years of progressively responsible management experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in management to equal a minimum of 9 years.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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