ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES 1 PSYCHIATRIC

JOB CATEGORY SUMMARY

A position in this job category typically functions as a manager of an 
organizational unit; plans in-service training; administers a quality 
assurance program and a compliance program for accreditation; 
evaluates the overall operation of the program or service; investigates 
complaints; analyzes statistical data; advises health care providers 
or facilities of methods of compliance with standards regarding delivery 
of services; confers with other professionals; provides technical 
advice to staff, peers, or management. 

CHARACTERISTIC TASKS

NOTE:The above Job Category Summary and following examples 
of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include 
all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which 
may be performed. 

Determines organization goals and objectives, establishes policy, 
and allocates resources.
 
Plans, organizes and assigns the work of the organizational unit 
and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective 
recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting and disciplining of subordinates.

Investigates complaints. 

Evaluates the overall operation of the program or service.
 
Monitors program for compliance, accreditation or quality assurance.

Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of programs or services.

Analyzes statistical data.

Reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping current
of developments in the field.

Reviews client medication records.

Writes notices, memoranda or news releases about policy changes, 
major events, or other information.

Administers a quality assurance program.

Inspects areas for proper handling and storage of controlled substances 
and supplies.

Writes technical, statistical, financial reports.

Reports events, conditions, or diseases required by law.

Plans in-service training.

Administers compliance program for accreditation.

Monitors clients for changes in status or adverse reaction.

Evaluates clients' progress.

Plans activities which have an impact on other organizational units.

Estimates necessary quantity of time, costs, materials or personnel 
for the accomplishment of assignments or goals.

Applies established security procedures and guidelines.

Reviews clients' charts for evidence of drug side effects or adverse reactions.

Confers with other professionals.

Advises health care providers or facilities of methods of compliance 
with standards regarding delivery of services.

Informs the responsible person or organization of difficulties, 
accomplishments, plans or goals.

Informs appropriate staff of unusual problems or symptoms exhibited 
by clients.

Exchanges information for continuity of care (shift to shift).

Promotes preventive medicine and public or environmental health goals.

Motivates clients toward the achievement of treatment goals.

Answers questions about application of regulations or policies.

Consults with interdisciplinary team.

Provides technical advice to staff, peers or management.

Counsels clients, families or client advocates.

Interviews individuals for needed information.

Explains diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.

Calms distraught individuals.

Provides for physical safety of clients.

Provides information on transmission and treatment of communicable 
diseases.

Informs individuals of procedures necessary for completion of 
forms or applications.

Meets (as a member) with various policy ;making boards, academic 
councils, disciplinary boards, committees, or task forces.

Assesses the efficacy of drug therapy.

Writes daily shift to shift reports.

CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS. AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles and practices in the field of Registered Nursing.

Knowledge of techniques of interpersonal relations.

Knowledge of standard English grammar; for example, syntax, 
punctuation, verb agreement, or tense.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Knowledge of the fundamentals of public speaking.

Knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision.

Knowledge of employee motivational theories such as reinforcement, 
incentives, satisfies or job enrichment.

Knowledge of procedures for carrying out universal precautions.

Knowledge of the principles and practices in the fields of Psychology 
and Psychiatry.

Knowledge of principles of report writing.

Knowledge of organizational lines of communication (formal and informal).

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.

Knowledge of procedures to follow for crisis intervention and basic 
counseling techniques.

Knowledge of techniques for checking vital signs.

Knowledge of the principles and practices in the field of Geriatrics.

Knowledge of basic interviewing techniques.

Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures.

Knowledge of CPR.

Knowledge of disciplinary procedures.

Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans.

Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans.

Ability to comprehend, interpret and evaluate relevant information 
from various types of source materials.

Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations.

Ability to apply laws, rules or regulations to given situations.

Ability to identify and resolve problems in the administration or 
coordination of programs, plans or projects.

Ability to establish goals and set priorities.

Ability to schedule and organize work activities for others.

Ability to synthesize facts to reach logical conclusions.

Ability to interact with various people who are in differing situations.

Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, procedures, 
and policies applicable to N. J. Department of Health and Senior Services.

Ability to collect data through questioning.

Ability to interact with psychologically disabled clients.

Ability to keep accurate records.

Ability to recognize signs of clients' emotional instability or stress.

Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, procedures, 
and policies applicable to Federal Department of Health and Human Services.

Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, procedures, 
and policies applicable to Medicaid.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors 
degree in Nursing.

EXPERIENCE 

Six (6) years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 
Three (3) years of the required experience shall be in a first in-line 
supervisory capacity involving the care and treatment of psychiatric, 
geriatric, or developmentally disabled patients.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the Bachelors degree 
in Nursing must possess one (1) additional year of non supervisory experience. 

LICENSES. CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS 

Appointee will be required to possess a current professional license 
as a Registered Nurse valid in the State of New Jersey.

SUBSTITUTION 

A Master's degree in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, 
Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, or Health Services 
Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required 
non-supervisory experience.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual 
Recording and information systems used by the agency, 
office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate 
in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.  
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
as acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
such persons may not be eligible.

CODES:  27/S27 - 03855G                 MCK               12/23/06