Director, Nursing
About The Position
We’re hiring a Director of Nursing to lead the psychiatric nursing team at our 58-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Phoenix, AZ. This high-impact leadership role is ideal for a compassionate, experienced RN who thrives in mission-driven environments and wants to grow with a national behavioral health organization. About the Role: Director of Nursing As the Director of Nursing, you will oversee all aspects of the nursing department—leading clinical operations, managing performance, and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. You’ll also serve as the hospital’s Infection Prevention Officer and play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance and patient safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
- 5+ years of psychiatric nursing experience
- 3+ years in a nursing management, administrative, or DON role
- Active RN license (Arizona or compact license)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare administration field
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all nursing operations and staff development
- Ensure delivery of high-quality care in accordance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
- Serve as the Infection Prevention/Control Officer and oversee related hospital programs
- Participate actively in Performance Improvement and Risk Management programs
- Develop and implement clinical goals, policies, and procedures
- Collaborate closely with hospital leadership to drive excellence in patient care
Benefits
- Competitive market compensation (above industry average)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
- DailyPay option – access your pay when you need it
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
