Director of Nursing - Inpatient Behavioral Health - NKC

University Health Kansas City • Full-time • Kansas City, Missouri, United States • 1w ago

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Director of Nursing - Inpatient Behavioral Health - NKC101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

UH Behavioral HealthKansas City, Missouri

Department

NKCH Behavioral Health

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

Job Description

Responsible for all aspects of Nursing and staff within the Inpatient Behavioral Health units 24/7 operations across both campuses. Ensures the standards for nursing services are aligned with UH nursing practices and that all aspects of nursing care comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. Provides leadership direction to inpatient clinical departments and program managers, and ensures effective and efficient operation of inpatient services. Serves as the administrative leader of integrated care in the medical hospital setting. Supports direct care staff delivering mental health and mental wellness services in hospital and clinic-based medical settings.

Minimum Requirements

BSN
Maintain current Missouri license as a professional nurse (RN).
Seven years RN experience.
Five years progressive leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience with change management and project management responsibilities
Ability to analyze information, formulate and implement effective plans for using information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Completion of training as directed through orientation and/or by Leadership, Management or Educators in the established timeline for continued employment

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred.
Certification in specialty.

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