DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES 1 PSYCHIATRIC (Code 61586C)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

Seven (7) years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Three (3) years of the required experience shall be in a second-line supervisory capacity involving the care and treatment of psychiatric, geriatric or developmentally disabled patients.

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, skills 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.
• Occupational Group: Medical/Health Services
• Occupational Family: Nursing
• Level Title Code Title Reference Effective: 04/02/05
• CODE: 29/&30 - - 501 (C) N412

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.

Develops operational programs and procedures.

Recommends policy on provision of services

Develops program or agency guidelines

Directs (coordinates) activities between or within agencies

Executes (enforces) federal, state, and local laws

Monitors programs for compliance, accreditation or quality assurance.

Interprets statistical information

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

Determines that operations meet national, state or local licensing compliance requirements

Plans in-service training

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

Evaluates the overall operation of the program or service

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

Investigate complaints

Writes policy statements

Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of programs or services

Evaluates current or proposed legislation for impact on agency programs or services

Monitors delivery of services for compliance with contractual obligations.

Administers a quality assurance program

Plans activities which have an impact on other organizational units

Investigates incidents of improper or incomplete reporting techniques

Implements emergency procedures during crisis situations

Writes statements of social impact

Provides technical advice to staff, peers or management

Exchanges information for continuity of care (shift to shift)

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

Informs appropriate staff of unusual problems or symptoms exhibited by clients

Confers with other professionals.

Settles disputes, conflicts or problems regarding program or services

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

Addresses policy-making committees; for example, department heads, and division heads

Meets (as a member) with various policy-making boards, cademic councils, disciplinary boards, committees, or task forces

Mediates problems that cannot be resolved through other channels

Calms distraught individuals

Informs individuals of procedures necessary for completion of forms or applications

Consults with outside agencies or individuals about information necessary for job assignments

Reviews curriculum for appropriateness of course work

Counsels clients, families or client advocates

Provides for physical safety of clients

Conducts informal hearings

<b>CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</b>

Knowledge of basic descriptive statistics

Knowledge of procedures for transporting the sick and injured

Knowledge of educational programs relating to completion of degree or certification, registration or licensure in a particular medical or health profession

Knowledge of legal aspects of clinical documentation and decisions

Knowledge of techniques for checking vital signs

Knowledge of the principles of needs assessment

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

Knowledge of group processing

Knowledge of physical limitations associated with geriatric clients

Knowledge of physical limitations associated with developmentally disabled clients

Knowledge of physical limitations associated with severely or profoundly mentally retarded clients

Knowledge of curriculum requirements for professional or paraprofessional licensing, certification or registration

Knowledge of procedures used to search for harmful objects or substances

Knowledge of procedures for investigating complaints

Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of program monitoring

Knowledge of CPR

Knowledge of procedures to follow for crisis intervention

Knowledge of procedures for conducting informal hearings

Knowledge of the fundamentals of public speaking

Knowledge of training principles and techniques

Knowledge of techniques of interpersonal relations

Ability to recognize signs of clients' emotional instability or stress

Ability to lead clients in therapy groups

Ability to convey information in a written format

Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations

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

Ability to synthesize facts to reach logical conclusions

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 interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, procedures, and policies applicable to the New Jersey Department of Human Services

Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, procedures, and policies applicable to the New Jersey Department of Health

Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans

Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans

<b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</b>

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

<b>LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS</b>

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

<b>SUBSTITUTION:</b>

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 experience.