Regional Nursing Director (Bay Area | Northern CA | DDMI) - Mental Health 901
 Telecare Corporation | |
dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), mileage reimbursement
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 United States, California, Alameda | |
| 1080 Marina Village Parkway (Show on map) | |
 Jul 17, 2025 | |
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Description "They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare At Telecare, we believe the strength of our organization rests in the hands of our employees. We believe having a strong, capable, and motivated team is of foundational importance to the organization's mission of delivering excellent and effective behavioral health services. The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in supporting the CEO, functioning as a liaison between them, executive leadership, and stakeholders in the external environment. They are responsible for overseeing the CEO's daily operational needs, ensuring effective coordination of cross-functional teams, delivery of strategic projects and facilitating communication. What You Will Do to Change Lives Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Nursing the Regional Nursing Director is responsible for the overall quality and supervision of the Regional Floating DONs within their region. In alignment with the strategic departmental plan set by the Sr. Director of Nursing, the Regional Nursing Director advises staff on administrative changes, recommends measures to improve methods, performance, and the quality of nursing services within their region. In addition, this position works to align nursing staff with organization goals and is responsible for ensuring that the care provided is consistent with the best practice that meets Telecare's standards of excellence.
Shifts Available: Full-Time | AM | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Days: Monday - Friday Expected starting wage range is $165,809.87 - $204,805.97. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) * Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) * Four (4) years of psychiatric experience that includes clinical experience in the treatment of adults with serious and persistent mental illness, including those with comorbid medical and/or substance use disorders. * Three (3) years in a supervisory capacity that includes recruitment, direct supervision, and performance management of nursing staff. o Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have four (4) years of experience with two (2) in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a related field and two (2) years of experience and one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. o At least one year of experience in nursing supervision within the last five (5) years o Master's Degree in psychiatric nursing or related field with experience in administration; or o Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field with experience in psychiatric nursing and two (2) years of experience in nursing administration; or Four (4) years of experience in nursing administration or supervision and with experience in psychiatric nursing. * Current, valid, and unrestricted licensure as an RN in the state of residency, and eligible for licensure in the state of operation and regional territory. Must be licensed in all states included in assigned regional territory within 90 days after hire. * Must be at least 18 years of age * Must be AHA CPR-BLS, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment * All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Preferred Qualifications - * MSN in Nursing or currently enrolled in an MSN program. * Eight (8) years of psychiatric experience that includes clinical experience in the treatment of adults with serious and persistent mental illness, including those with comorbid medical and/or substance use disorders. * Four (4) years in a supervisory capacity that includes recruitment, direct supervision and performance management of nursing staff. * Prior experience as a Regional Nursing Director. * Experience with nursing engagement and alignment to Organizational Mission, Quality Improvement, and Risk Management initiatives. * Board Certification (ANCC) in Nursing Executive, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, or related specialty.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders. * Requires travel 30% - 60% annually. * Act as a key liaison, working closely with Regional Medical Directors, Regional VPs and RDOs, HRBPs, and Program Leadership for the recruitment and retention of nursing staff for the assigned regions. * Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the roles of the Regional Floating DONs * Conducts Performance Appraisals for assigned staff. o If MSN prepared, participates in the supervision as required by regulatory agencies to non-MSN DONs in the region. * Provides supervision for LVNs working in community and residential programs within the region. * Consults with operations on adequate nurse staffing that meets the clinical demand for all programs in their region and within budgetary parameters. * Provides facility/program DON role on a temporary basis when Regional Floating DONs are not available, at designated facilities until critical vacancy is filled. * Makes use of management practices that include empowerment of staff, the provision of clear and concise expectations regarding duties assigned to employees, frequent feedback focusing on both positive and problematic aspects of work performance, and other management practices that are consistent with Continuous Quality improvement. * Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective relationships and communication within the department and other departments. * Acts as clinical liaison and Telecare spokesperson with outside stakeholders as requested (County, State, licensing, accrediting organizations, member organizations, etc.) * Participates in committees such as Quality Assurance Performance Improvement, Utilization Review, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics for assign regions. * Collaborates with other administrative staff in strategic planning activities with the goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the facility. * Collaborates in the development of Nursing Services policies and procedures, protocols, and performance standards works with operations and the quality department to ensure that the facilities within their assigned regions maintain compliance with all related state, federal, and local licensing regulations and accreditation standards. * Participates in Root Cause Analyses and reviews incident reports as directed. Makes recommendations for risk management and continuous quality improvement. * Establishes and defines standards that ensure safe and therapeutically effective nursing care. * Assesses the quality of care rendered by facilities and nursing staff within their assigned regions. * Establishes and maintains a comprehensive Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement Program within the nursing programs; this includes frequent collaboration with other departments, employee education, and a focus on monitoring departmental standards; actively removes barriers to the provision of high-quality care. * Participates in committees, in corporate meetings including, but not limited to Program Standards, Quality Assurance and Process Improvement, Risk Management at the discretion of the Sr. Director of Nursing. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management. SKILLS * Excellent communication * Attention to detail * Critical thinking to aid decision making * Flexibility and ability to adapt * Commitment to development * Self-motivating and goal oriented * Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to form and maintain positive and professional relationships * Ability to give professional presentations to small and large groups * Ability to prepare training curriculums, action plans, and professional reports * Ability to analyze data and utilize Gap identification for process improvement planning and action plan implementation
What's In It For You*
Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity as well as Hazardous Exposure (Blood Borne Pathogens, Hospital Waste, Chemical & Infectious).
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
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