Nurse Administrator, Eating Disorders, Residential

Company: Center For Discovery
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Company DescriptionDiscovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBHs eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.Compensation Range: $84,000-90,000/annuallyCompensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experienceOur Offer to You!We are dedicated to empowering our teammates with their professional and personal development by providing:401(k)Healthcare benefitsVacation and sick daysEmployee referral programEmployee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.Training in best practices for telehealthContinuing education (CE) programs and trainingWeekly training opportunitiesAdvancement opportunities within the organizationJob DescriptionIn addition to providing regular nursing services, the Nurse Administrator will provide supervision over other nurses and have administrative duties. The Nurse Administrator consults with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions are achieved, and carries out all orders received, with appropriate information sharing with the Program Director and Facility Manager. They meet with each client daily, completes a daily assessment, and administers all prescription medication.ResponsibilitiesCompleting H&P upon admission for each clientDeveloping and initiating the Nursing Care PlanFacilitating therapeutic groupsAvailability for consultation after hours and returns telephone calls/pages within a ten-minute time frameMeeting regularly with medical staff to discuss client treatmentPerforming primary first aid and determining need for physician notificationConsulting with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventionsMeeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, and administering all prescription medicationResponsibility for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reporting information to the Program Director and FacilityUnderstanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethicsDemonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgroundsThis is a full time position working three days a week 7AM-7PM.For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.QualificationsMust be a Registered Nurse with current licensure in the state of employmentBachelors of Nursing preferredTwo years experience with compliance and personnel management preferredExperience with adolescent psychiatric care preferredNot sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. Thats why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, wed be happy to consider your application.Additional InformationWe 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.For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/#CFD123Discovery 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.by Jobble

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