Clinical Nurse Specialist Director - Behavioral Health Unit
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
4 days ago
Job Description
Join San Juan Regional Medical Center as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Director for the Behavioral Health Unit, where you will lead clinical and administrative directions to enhance patient care. You will collaborate with healthcare teams, implement quality improvement initiatives, and support the professional growth of nursing staff, all while ensuring high-quality, personalized care for the community.
Key Responsibilities
Uses expert knowledge regarding the health care needs of individuals, families, and communities
Collaborates with other healthcare team members for complex care patients
Carries out specialty specific therapeutic regimens according to evidence-based care standards
Leads quality and outcome improvement initiatives
Ensures discharge education on disease prevention and management
Provides leadership in nursing practice
Develops policies and procedures for enhanced clinical practices
Understands health care economics and public policy
Exhibits strong business planning and project management abilities
Identifies opportunities for program development
Knowledgeable in recruitment and interviewing techniques
Commits to employee development
Participates in quality initiatives
Assures safety of patients and staff
Exhibits effective communication and negotiation skills
Promotes shared decision-making structures
Actively participates in personal and professional growth
Required Qualifications
Masters Degree
Current RN licensure by the State Board of Nursing of New Mexico or compact (multi-state) license
Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification
Previous CNS experience in specialty specific patient care and evidence-based practice
Previous Management experience
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Demonstration of effective interpersonal skills
Self-motivation and accountability
Team oriented
Preferred Qualifications
Board certification in nursing leadership (i.e., CNML, CENP, or NE-BC)