DIRECTOR OF NURSING - PSYCHIATRIC

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Spring Grove Hospital Center, Catonsville, MD

This position is the executive level in the Nursing department responsible for directing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all nursing services within a 24/7 in-patient psychiatric facility encompassing a patient population of adolescents to geriatric. Directly supervises ADON's, Nursing PI and Clinical Specialists and indirectly supervises RN Managers, RN Supervisors, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Charge RNs, Staff RNs, LPNs, DCT/DCAs, C/A MHAs, and Patient/Client Drivers. This position ensures that personnel are competent and knowledgeable to provide nursing care, and nursing care of the highest quality is provided to patients. Responsible for developing nursing care standards and policies and procedures in accordance with stated hospital vision, mission, and values, This position receives managerial supervision from the Chief of Clinical Operations and the Superintendent.

Qualified applicants must possess a master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of psychiatric nursing experience (as a registered nurse) of which at least three (3) years must have been in a supervisory, teaching or administrative capacity. 

Qualified candidates must possess a  license as a Registered Nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing.   A copy of your current RN license must accompany application.  

Qualified candidates must possess a  license as a Registered Nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing.   A copy of your current RN license must accompany application.  

This is a management service recruitment.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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