Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital a bed general acute care community hospital that serves as a regional healthcare resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest ConnecticutThe hospital was founded in as a gift by industrialist Uri T Hungerford in memory of his mother Charlotte who had a ldquoboundless energy and dedication for helping othersrdquo He envisioned a community hospital to be a beacon of hope and a place of comfort for the ill and injured of our region and through his generosity and support made it a reality Today CHH offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services including general medicine and surgery maternity and pediatrics radiology obstetrics cardiology urology Orthopaedics and behavioral healthPosition SummaryThe Director of Nursing Behavioral Health with direct oversight of unit operations for the Behavioral Health Inpatient unit and Acute Behavioral unit within the emergency department will provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the medical and provider leadership team The Director will be outcomes driven designing creative solutions and building bridges among the organizationrsquos stakeholders to advance key initiatives and promote innovation As a Patient Safety Champion the Director provides leadership in a range of critical areas including patient experience care logistics employee engagement and lean management Key AccountabilitiesProvides leadership to the nurse managers and nurse coordinators in identifying resources required to achieve quality and safe patient care results Utilizes lean framework to drive excellent resultsAccountable for the operating budget for units and related services and assures appropriate resource allocations Works closely with nurse managers to adhere to budgetary guidelines and prepare budgets for each unit Prepares andor examines various financial and non financial reports and analyzes the impact of actual andor proposed operational changes in meeting corporate and divisional initiativesAssures that the unit staff has appropriate continuing education and quality improvement programs to meet clinical changes and challenges Develops implements and evaluates programs to promote recruitment retention development and continuing education of nursing staffCollaborates with the Quality and Safety Director to implement best practices to bring excellence to patient care and experienceCollaborates with the administration peers interdisciplinary colleagues and nurse educators with regard to the patient care model with a focus on aligning nursing practice to ensure consistency and continuity across the organizationAttends Northwest Nurse Council meetings and other Northwest regional leadership meetings to support consistency of nursing practice across the organizationActs as a liaison with other hospital departments to meet the clinical operational and financial management information needs of the hospital and meet system wide objectivesWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital a bed general acute care community hospital that serves as a regional healthcare resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest ConnecticutThe hospital was founded in as a gift by industrialist Uri T Hungerford in memory of his mother Charlotte who had a ldquoboundless energy and dedication for helping othersrdquo He envisioned a community hospital to be a beacon of hope and a place of comfort for the ill and injured of our region and through his generosity and support made it a reality Today CHH offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services including general medicine and surgery maternity and pediatrics radiology obstetrics cardiology urology Orthopaedics and behavioral healthPosition SummaryThe Director of Nursing Behavioral Health with direct oversight of unit operations for the Behavioral Health Inpatient unit and Acute Behavioral unit within the emergency department will provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the medical and provider leadership team The Director will be outcomes driven designing creative solutions and building bridges among the organizationrsquos stakeholders to advance key initiatives and promote innovation As a Patient Safety Champion the Director provides leadership in a range of critical areas including patient experience care logistics employee engagement and lean management Key AccountabilitiesProvides leadership to the nurse managers and nurse coordinators in identifying resources required to achieve quality and safe patient care results Utilizes lean framework to drive excellent resultsAccountable for the operating budget for units and related services and assures appropriate resource allocations Works closely with nurse managers to adhere to budgetary guidelines and prepare budgets for each unit Prepares andor examines various financial and non financial reports and analyzes the impact of actual andor proposed operational changes in meeting corporate and divisional initiativesAssures that the unit staff has appropriate continuing education and quality improvement programs to meet clinical changes and challenges Develops implements and evaluates programs to promote recruitment retention development and continuing education of nursing staffCollaborates with the Quality and Safety Director to implement best practices to bring excellence to patient care and experienceCollaborates with the administration peers interdisciplinary colleagues and nurse educators with regard to the patient care model with a focus on aligning nursing practice to ensure consistency and continuity across the organizationAttends Northwest Nurse Council meetings and other Northwest regional leadership meetings to support consistency of nursing practice across the organizationActs as a liaison with other hospital departments to meet the clinical operational and financial management information needs of the hospital and meet system wide objectivesBachelorrsquos and Masters degrees are required At least one degree must be in Nursing Current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutFive plus years of progressive leadership experience is requiredExperience within a complex behavioral health nursing setting While serving as a visionary and change agent will maintain a balance with the local geographic and institutional cultureThe ability to work with diverse groups of providers clinicians nursing staff and all disciplines and appreciate their contributions to the strategic direction of the healthcare systemIntellectually facile will have the ability to be conceptually creative grasp large amounts of information quickly and articulate conclusions in a clear mannerVisible leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills who relates well with all levels of the organizationA creative forward thinking leader with the proven ability to engage coach and mentor direct reports colleagues and other key stakeholdersA demonstrated track record designing strategies and delivering solutions in areas including but not limited to patient experience patient safety employee engagement and workflow redesignHighly effective analytical organizational and problem solving skills Strong communications skills required both written and verbal We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentBachelorrsquos and Masters degrees are required At least one degree must be in Nursing Current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutFive plus years of progressive leadership experience is requiredExperience within a complex behavioral health nursing setting While serving as a visionary and change agent will maintain a balance with the local geographic and institutional cultureThe ability to work with diverse groups of providers clinicians nursing staff and all disciplines and appreciate their contributions to the strategic direction of the healthcare systemIntellectually facile will have the ability to be conceptually creative grasp large amounts of information quickly and articulate conclusions in a clear mannerVisible leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills who relates well with all levels of the organizationA creative forward thinking leader with the proven ability to engage coach and mentor direct reports colleagues and other key stakeholdersA demonstrated track record designing strategies and delivering solutions in areas including but not limited to patient experience patient safety employee engagement and workflow redesignHighly effective analytical organizational and problem solving skills Strong communications skills required both written and verbal We take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment