$93,891.97 - $149,851.88 Annually
LocationFt. Lauderdale, FL
Job TypeFull-Time
Job Number1413652
DepartmentHuman Svcs BARC Detox Nursing
Opening Date04/23/2025
Closing DateContinuous
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Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Nursing Director for the Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC)
General Description
Organizes, directs and supervises the nursing staff and nursing functions at both of Broward Addiction Recovery's residential programs.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing.
Requires six (6) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the psychiatric, mental health, substance use disorder or behavioral health field, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a substance use disorder treatment agency, facility or system.
Special Certifications and License
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida at the time of hire.
Current BLS certification
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.Special Requirements
Must be available to work days/evenings/nights/weekends and holidays as needed.
Preferences
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing or related field- Advanced Degree in Human Services or Business related field
- Registered Nurse Certification (RN-C) in Addictions, Behavioral Health/Psych, Critical Care, Medical Surgical
- Certification in non-nursing Human Services related field including Florida Certification Board
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Trauma Professional
- Experience with patient placement criteria in Substance Use Disorder settings
- Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment Programs (MAT)
- Experience with Residential Treatment Substance Use Disorder Programs
- Experience with managing a nursing department within Substance Use Disorder services
- Experience with administrative and business practices of a nursing department in a Substance Use Disorder treatment system DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Organizes, directs and supervises the nursing staff and nursing functions at Broward Addiction Recovery's Detox in Fort Lauderdale, Triage Unit in Fort Lauderdale and Residential Treatment Services in Coral Springs, Florida. Ensuring that minimum staffing requirements are maintained for patient safety.
Assists the Medical Director in overseeing the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.
Manages personnel and operating budgets.
Responsible for the quality of written and electronic nursing documentation in a totally electronic medical record; Monitors, reviews and evaluates County-funded and contracted health services, activities and expenditures; contributes to the development and management of County contracts.
Participates in Performance Improvement Committees.
Reviews and revises manuals; writes policy/procedures on patient care, infection prevention, pharmacy, patient safety, medication management and waived testing.
Monitors staffing, employee issues, and employee policy compliance; makes decisions about hiring/progressive discipline/termination recommendations.
Implements internal controls and a Quality Assurance management strategy to promote and ensure excellence of nursing service delivery.
Works with nursing supervisors to teach them how to deal with staff concerns and issues; educates them to improve their performance and prepare them for advancement, keeping in mind legal implications, best practices, clinical judgment, and professional standards.
Responsible for Division's Infection Control Plan and compliance.
Participates in Broward County's emergency management and prepares nursing staff for emergency activation in case of disasters, natural or otherwise, ensuring client and patient safety.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetenciesFinancial AcumenInterprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Finds and uses the best financial and quantitative indicators to gain an in-depth understanding of organizational performance. Creates an environment and tools for people to take ownership of financial decisions.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Decision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people internalize policies and standards and accept full responsibility for their decisions. Confidently makes choices in the best interests of the organization, deals constructively with resistance.
Strategic MindsetSeeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Provides a clear picture of the organization's vision and strategy and what the team needs to do to realize them. Develops longer-term strategies that capitalize on the organization's distinct capabilities and emerging trends in the market.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Encourages others to take timely action and take on new challenges with a can-do attitude. Secures new business opportunities.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Manages ConflictHandles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Responds quickly and constructively to emerging conflicts; redirects those who engage destructively in conflicts; seeks mutually agreeable outcomes. Maintains positive and constructive relationships, even under heated disagreements.
Builds Effective TeamsBuilds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Provides rich and targeted insight on establishing strong teams with the right mix of abilities and perspectives. Conveys team members' roles and goals in a compelling way that builds excitement.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Ensures a free flow of information throughout the organization. Delivers messages effectively to all levels of the organization; creates forums for people to express themselves openly and regularly.
Demonstrates Self-Awareness-AwarenessUses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Openly shares personal stories and lessons to convey the value of self-awareness and guide others in their development. Wisely asserts strengths and commits to overcoming or compensating for key weaknesses.
Manages AmbiguityOperates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Remains calm and positive and keeps others focused during transitions or chaotic situations. Provides coaching or support to keep people moving forward despite incomplete information.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 Applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information to be considered. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a particular field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Broward County no longer accepts attachments to job applications, including resumes or supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered. If the experience you reference in the questions below is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered unqualified for this position, and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand that in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02 What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in nursing? (This information must be verifiable on your application or resume) Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Degree No Degree Vocational/Technical School 03 Do you have at least six (6) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the psychiatric, mental health, substance use disorder or behavioral health field? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 04 Do you have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a substance use disorder treatment agency, facility or system? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 05 By the time of hire, will you possess a license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida? Yes No 06 If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your license number. If you are not licensed, enter N/A 07 By the time of hire, will you possess a valid BLS certification? Yes No 08 Do you currently, or will you at the time of hire, possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License? Yes No 09 Do you understand that you may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays? Yes No 10 Do you currently hold any of the following certifications? (Check all that apply) Registered Nurse Certification (RN-C) in Addictions, Behavioral Health/Psych, Critical Care, Medical Surgical Certification in non-nursing Human Services related field including Florida Certification Board Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified Trauma Professional None of the above 11 Describe your experience supervising nursing staff in a substance use disorder treatment setting 12 Please describe your experience with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs. What medications or protocols have you overseen or implemented? 13 Have you had direct responsibility for managing a nursing department’s budget and business operations? If yes, please describe. 14 Describe a time you led an initiative to improve patient care outcomes within a residential or detox treatment setting. What was the outcome? 15 How have you handled staffing shortages while maintaining patient safety and care standards? Provide a specific example 16 What role have you played in developing or updating nursing policies and procedures? Provide specific examples. 17 What is your approach to mentoring and developing nursing supervisors and staff to improve team performance and clinical competence? 18 Tell us about a time when you had to manage a conflict between staff members. How did you resolve the issue and what did you learn?Required Question
Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Nursing Director for the Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC)
General Description
Organizes, directs and supervises the nursing staff and nursing functions at both of Broward Addiction Recovery's residential programs.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing.
Requires six (6) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the psychiatric, mental health, substance use disorder or behavioral health field, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a substance use disorder treatment agency, facility or system.
Special Certifications and License
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida at the time of hire.
Current BLS certification
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.Special Requirements
Must be available to work days/evenings/nights/weekends and holidays as needed.
Preferences
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing or related field- Advanced Degree in Human Services or Business related field
- Registered Nurse Certification (RN-C) in Addictions, Behavioral Health/Psych, Critical Care, Medical Surgical
- Certification in non-nursing Human Services related field including Florida Certification Board
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Trauma Professional
- Experience with patient placement criteria in Substance Use Disorder settings
- Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment Programs (MAT)
- Experience with Residential Treatment Substance Use Disorder Programs
- Experience with managing a nursing department within Substance Use Disorder services
- Experience with administrative and business practices of a nursing department in a Substance Use Disorder treatment system DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Organizes, directs and supervises the nursing staff and nursing functions at Broward Addiction Recovery's Detox in Fort Lauderdale, Triage Unit in Fort Lauderdale and Residential Treatment Services in Coral Springs, Florida. Ensuring that minimum staffing requirements are maintained for patient safety.
Assists the Medical Director in overseeing the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.
Manages personnel and operating budgets.
Responsible for the quality of written and electronic nursing documentation in a totally electronic medical record; Monitors, reviews and evaluates County-funded and contracted health services, activities and expenditures; contributes to the development and management of County contracts.
Participates in Performance Improvement Committees.
Reviews and revises manuals; writes policy/procedures on patient care, infection prevention, pharmacy, patient safety, medication management and waived testing.
Monitors staffing, employee issues, and employee policy compliance; makes decisions about hiring/progressive discipline/termination recommendations.
Implements internal controls and a Quality Assurance management strategy to promote and ensure excellence of nursing service delivery.
Works with nursing supervisors to teach them how to deal with staff concerns and issues; educates them to improve their performance and prepare them for advancement, keeping in mind legal implications, best practices, clinical judgment, and professional standards.
Responsible for Division's Infection Control Plan and compliance.
Participates in Broward County's emergency management and prepares nursing staff for emergency activation in case of disasters, natural or otherwise, ensuring client and patient safety.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetenciesFinancial AcumenInterprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Finds and uses the best financial and quantitative indicators to gain an in-depth understanding of organizational performance. Creates an environment and tools for people to take ownership of financial decisions.
Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Decision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people internalize policies and standards and accept full responsibility for their decisions. Confidently makes choices in the best interests of the organization, deals constructively with resistance.
Strategic MindsetSeeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Provides a clear picture of the organization's vision and strategy and what the team needs to do to realize them. Develops longer-term strategies that capitalize on the organization's distinct capabilities and emerging trends in the market.
Action OrientedTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Encourages others to take timely action and take on new challenges with a can-do attitude. Secures new business opportunities.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Manages ConflictHandles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Responds quickly and constructively to emerging conflicts; redirects those who engage destructively in conflicts; seeks mutually agreeable outcomes. Maintains positive and constructive relationships, even under heated disagreements.
Builds Effective TeamsBuilds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Provides rich and targeted insight on establishing strong teams with the right mix of abilities and perspectives. Conveys team members' roles and goals in a compelling way that builds excitement.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Ensures a free flow of information throughout the organization. Delivers messages effectively to all levels of the organization; creates forums for people to express themselves openly and regularly.
Demonstrates Self-Awareness-AwarenessUses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Openly shares personal stories and lessons to convey the value of self-awareness and guide others in their development. Wisely asserts strengths and commits to overcoming or compensating for key weaknesses.
Manages AmbiguityOperates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Remains calm and positive and keeps others focused during transitions or chaotic situations. Provides coaching or support to keep people moving forward despite incomplete information.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 Applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information to be considered. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a particular field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Broward County no longer accepts attachments to job applications, including resumes or supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered. If the experience you reference in the questions below is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered unqualified for this position, and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand that in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02 What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in nursing? (This information must be verifiable on your application or resume) Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Degree No Degree Vocational/Technical School 03 Do you have at least six (6) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the psychiatric, mental health, substance use disorder or behavioral health field? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 04 Do you have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a substance use disorder treatment agency, facility or system? (This information must be verifiable on your application) Yes No 05 By the time of hire, will you possess a license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida? Yes No 06 If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide your license number. If you are not licensed, enter N/A 07 By the time of hire, will you possess a valid BLS certification? Yes No 08 Do you currently, or will you at the time of hire, possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License? Yes No 09 Do you understand that you may be required to work nights/weekends/holidays? Yes No 10 Do you currently hold any of the following certifications? (Check all that apply) Registered Nurse Certification (RN-C) in Addictions, Behavioral Health/Psych, Critical Care, Medical Surgical Certification in non-nursing Human Services related field including Florida Certification Board Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Florida Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified Trauma Professional None of the above 11 Describe your experience supervising nursing staff in a substance use disorder treatment setting 12 Please describe your experience with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs. What medications or protocols have you overseen or implemented? 13 Have you had direct responsibility for managing a nursing department’s budget and business operations? If yes, please describe. 14 Describe a time you led an initiative to improve patient care outcomes within a residential or detox treatment setting. What was the outcome? 15 How have you handled staffing shortages while maintaining patient safety and care standards? Provide a specific example 16 What role have you played in developing or updating nursing policies and procedures? Provide specific examples. 17 What is your approach to mentoring and developing nursing supervisors and staff to improve team performance and clinical competence? 18 Tell us about a time when you had to manage a conflict between staff members. How did you resolve the issue and what did you learn?Required Question
Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers