Nursing Director of Acute Care Services

Overview

**$2000 Sign-on Bonus**

Lakeview Center is a part of the Federal Loan Repayment Program - HRSA.gov

Lakeview Center (LCI) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at https://elakeviewcenter.org/about-us/careers/.

The Central Receiving Facility (CRF) of Lakeview Center serves as a single-entry point for persons with mental health or co-occurring disorders from Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The CRF is 24-hour hour continuous operations unit that serves voluntary clients as well as individuals bought to the facility under the Baker Act or Marchman Act. Services offered include but are not limited to assessment, Crisis Support/Emergency Services, Case Management, Recovery Support, medication initiation and management.

LCI with Benefits

Medical * Dental * Vision * Basic Life and AD&D * Voluntary Term Life * Employer Paid Long Term Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) * Employee Assistance Program *Accident Insurance * Group Critical Illness Insurance * Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance * Paid Time Off.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the management and the delivery of quality nursing practices to the Acute Care Services Programs including Central Receiving Facility (CRF), Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Addiction Receiving Facility (ARF). Responsible for establishing and managing staffing patterns and schedules for all nursing staff (Nurses, psychiatric technicians etc.) within the Acute Care Services programs. Responsible for leading and supervising assigned staff, and ensuring staff provide the highest quality treatment and support services to clients. Provides primary recommendations as to the hiring, corrective or disciplinary actions, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of nursing department employees. This is a working leader, and the position is expected to work limited nursing shifts as needed.

Role Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the field of nursing.
• Two (2) year of previous supervisory experience.
• Preferred minimum of two (2) years' experience working in acute care behavioral health.
• Must hold an active Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
• Certified in CPR and maintain active certification.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.

To Apply:

Interested please visit https://elakeviewcenter.org/about-us/careers/ and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-469-3729.

LCI is putting our employee health and safety first by following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Lakeview Center is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.