Nurse Administrator, Eating Disorders, Residential at Center for Discovery
McLean, Virginia, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Color, Behavioral Health, Consideration, Drug Free Workplace, Regulatory Standards, Accreditation, Chemical Dependency, Substance Use Disorders, Side Effects, Behavior Change

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Center for Discovery
At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses. Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others.
If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the behavioral health field, the first step is to look for Open job positions that match your skills, qualifications andinterest. Each posting includes a description and minimum required qualifications.
When we review candidate information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualificationslisted in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match anopen position, a recruitment services professional or hiring manager may contact you to further discuss your qualifications.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Administrator supervises, leads, and coordinates nursing activities and nursing personnel. This position evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations and efficiency of service. The Nurse Manager coordinates all medical care and works closely with the Medical Director for all aspects of nursing and medical care of patients.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

  • Must be a graduate of an approved nursing program with a current licensure from an appropriate state licensing board. RN preferred; LVN/LPN required. In programs that employ RN’s, RN licensure is required.
  • *In the Eating Division, this position an RN is required.
  • Preferred: Experience as a staff nurse, preferably in the field of chemical dependency, eating disorders and/or behavioral health.
  • Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on nursing principles, scope of practice.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of substance use disorders and addiction, eating disorders and behavioral health.
  • Familiar with behavior change, recovery models, and treatment methods
  • Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
    Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
    We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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