Nursing Program Director,RN
McLean Hospital(MCL)

Twenty-four hour responsibility and accountability for providing overall nursing leadership and management for designated patient care unit(s). Promotes excellent nursing care, and cost-effective use of material and human resources. With staff development specialists, provides staff with opportunities for professional growth and development. With program management team, develops goals and objectives which enhance patient-focused care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
Responsibility
1. Ensures the excellence of nursing services provided through application of nursing
process to patient care management and patient advocacy.
Weight: 15% Standards
1.1 Contributes to the development of the program treatment philosophy.
1.2 Ensures that quality services are provided consistent with the treatment philosophy
and standards for patient advocacy.
1.3 Monitors the quality of patient documentation by nursing staff to ensure compliance
with JCAHO, DHM, DPH requirements and professional standards.
1.4 Monitors trends in patients' families' satisfaction regarding the quality of care.
1.5 Participates in organizational performance improvement projects.

Responsibility;
2. Manages the twenty-four hour nursing operations of designated clinical service(s)
Weight: 15%
Standards:
2.1. Coordinates nursing service delivery within the context of the patient care unit,
interdisciplinary team, hospital departments and community resources to ensure that
patient needs are met.
2.2. Provides nursing staff coverage based on the assessment of:
a. Patient care
b. Patient acuity
c. Skill level of staff
d. Needed staffing complement
2.3. Ensures that unit nursing policies/procedures and standards are in compliance with
JCAHO and other regulatory agency requirements.
2.4. Ensures that physical environment supports the therapeutic milieu by coordinating the
design, maintenance and upkeep of the patient care unit(s).
2.5. With program management team, assesses the ongoing and long-range needs of the unit
and formulates an annual strategic plan for acquiring the necessary capital
equipment, space, supplies, and manpower.
2.6. With program management team, evaluates operation of the clinical program

Responsibility:
3. Supervises the nursing professional, technical and clerical staff of the patient
care unit(s)
Weight: 15% Standards;
3.1. Interviews , selects and hires quality nursing and clinical staff.
3.2. Provides for clinical supervision and feedback regarding clinical performance to all
nursing and clinical staff.
3.3. Evaluates the quality of work of nursing and clinical staff as indicated by ongoing
performance counseling , performance logs, and annual performance appraisals.
3.4. Provides for constructive disciplinary counseling of unit nursing and clinical staff
according to the Departments of Nursing and Human Resources policies and documents in
informal notes and formal progressive disciplinary letters.

Responsibility:
4, Contributes to the overall policy development and management of designated clinical
care services.
Weight: 15% Standards:
4.1. Participates in hospital, nursing department, program committees and task forces.
4.2. Conducts unit meetings to promote communication about clinical and management
activities and goals, new projects, equipment, procedures, education, and planned
changes.
4.3. Communicates changes in goals, procedures, plans and activities of McLean Hospital.
4.4. Provides clinical management, consultation and liaison with other
departments/agencies for problem resolution.
4.5. Demonstrates initiative in identifying operations problems that potentially require
re-evaluation of current policies and procedures and./or management practices.
4.6. Performs other responsibilities as assigned

Responsibility
5. Promotes and encourages an educational environment that develops staff to their
highest potential for performance in the clinical setting,
height: 10% Standards:
5.1. Assesses the learning needs of staff as indicated by the individual goals developed
it the employee appraisal.
5.2. As indicted, plans unit-based offerings based on the assessed learning needs of the
staff.
5.3. Encourages nursing staff participation in departmental and other hospital educational
programs.
5.4. Provides relevant, current and accessible educational resource material for staff.

Responsibility:
6. Maintains commitment of professional growth and competency through ongoing
activities that promote professional role development.
Weight: 5% Standards:
6.1. Participates in the performance appraisal process by identifying specific short and long-term professional goals with supervisor.
6.2. Participates in own professional growth through involvement in at least two of the
following:
a. Participation in academic or certificate program.
b. Membership in a professional organization.
c. Obtaining certification/recertification by a professional organization.
d. Obtaining clinical privileges on staff.
e. Demonstrating clinical competence through supervised clinical practice.
f. Participating in community health support group or program.
g. participating in nursing research.
h. Lobbying efforts regarding professional issues.
i. Chairing a departmental committee.
j. Marketing/teaching and consulting projects or McLean programs to the professional
community k. Other projects as negotiated with Nursing Administration.
6.3. Seeks constructive criticism and supervision from colleagues for the purpose of
improvement of skills and overall job performance.

Responsibility:
7. Contributes to the effective interpersonal and community relations to ensure the
quality of patient care and to promote a positive image of McLean Hospital.
Weight: 10%
Standards:
7.1. Insures patient privacy and confidentiality according to established procedures.
7.2. Promotes positive, supportive, courteous communication to patients, families,
visitors and hospital personnel.
7.3. Provides information and feedback to staff regarding guest relations principles and
practices as evidenced by staff carrying out these practices.
7.4. Collaborates with other departments of the hospital and outside agencies to meet the
identified needs of patients.
7.5. Markets the programs of McLean Hospital to the professional and public communities to
promote understanding of the mission of the institution, recruiting qualified
personnel and generating patient referrals.

Responsibility
8. Contributes to the productivity and cost effectiveness of the organization.
Weight: 15%
Standards:
8.1. Manages services, supplies and equipment to ensure their effective and economical use
as indicated by remaining within budget levels.
8.2. Assesses new products to promote and ensure quality patient care and meet hospital
cost effectiveness goals.
8.3. Demonstrates effective time management by completing assignments within established
time frames.
8.4. With program management team, prepares the personnel budget using projected census
and workloads.
8.5. Maintains staffing within approved budget allotments including overtime.
8.6. With program management team, monitors budget and justifies significant variances.

Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Master's degree in Psychiatric Nursing Business or Health Administration. Candidates will be considered who have B.S.N. preparation who are currently enrolled or are planning to begin part-time M.S.N. studies within the current academic year.

Licensure: Currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse

Skills/Experience:
M.S.N.: 18 months experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting,
B.S.N.: 3 years experience in a psychiatric setting.

EEO Statement
McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.