The Nurse Director at EmPATH is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing nursing practice and managing patient care for individuals with acute behavioral health issues. This position emphasizes staff development, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee clinical nursing practice and patient care management
Staff development and regulatory compliance
Quality improvement and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Budget monitoring and policy compliance
Lead crisis management initiatives like the Code Grey team
Participate in hospital committees and multidisciplinary conferences
Monitor staff activity and adjust assignments as needed
Conduct performance evaluations and staff counseling
Ensure compliance with safety and emergency procedures
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
Current California Nursing license
Minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience in behavioral health nursing