AVP - Behavioral Health

NHC Corporate Office is looking for an AVP for our Behavioral Health Division. The Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Behavioral Health is a key partner on the NHC Behavioral Health (Psych) Division Executive Team located in Murfreesboro, TN. The position oversees the nursing and administrative clinical operations within the Behavioral Health Hospital Division at NHC.

Position Highlights: 

Oversees Directors of Nursing at all hospital locations and fill in as interim during periods of vacancy. Writes, reviews and updates clinical policies on an annual and as needed basis. Oversees interviews and hiring for patient care and nursing service applicants. Interviews, hires and trains Administrators, DONs and medical service providers. Contribute to development plans regarding nursing services, processes, plans and medical equipment. Oversees patient care retention plan. Monitors and eliminates agency usage in all cases, unless necessary to maintain safety. Cross-trains patient care departments utilizing lean procedures.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification:

Licensure: Current multi-state compact license to practice professional nursing in TN and MO, as well as other states as future development ensues. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a CCNE accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or Social Services required. 5 years Executive Nursing, Operations, Quality and Compliance experience required. 5 years Executive Experience performing at a system or corporate level involving inpatient psychiatric oversight accountability. Outpatient psychiatric oversight may be substituted partially in meeting requirements. 5 years business and growth development building programs, service lines, or hospitals required with behavioral health business development, preferred. Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices, regulatory, compliance and operational management. Extensive DNV, Joint Commission, OIG and regulatory compliance knowledge.

NHC HealthCare Home Office  offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, stock options, and more.   

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve. 

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply online or find out more about us at  nhccare.com/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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