RMHRC Director of Inpatient Nursing

Riverside Hospital•Hampton, VA

23h

About The Position

Join a mission-driven behavioral health hospital focused on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. As the Director of Inpatient Nursing, you will provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and operational excellence for all inpatient acute units at Riverside Mental Health & Recovery Center (RMHRC). Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, you’ll guide Nurse Managers, support a highly skilled nursing team, and champion initiatives that elevate quality, safety, and patient experience. This role is pivotal in maintaining a safe, supportive environment for both patients and team members while ensuring RMHRC remains a top-performing leader in behavioral healthcare. If you are a strong, visible, solutions-oriented nursing leader with a passion for high-quality psychiatric care, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Required)
Master’s degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field (Required)
3–4 years of experience in Mental Health, Substance Use Treatment, and/or acute inpatient settings (Required)
Registered Nurse (RN), Virginia (Required upon hire)
CPR/BLS certification (Required upon hire)

Nice To Haves

3–4 years of nursing leadership experience (Preferred)
ACLS Certification (Preferred upon hire)

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day clinical and administrative leadership for inpatient nursing units, ensuring safe staffing levels, smooth operations, and high-quality patient care.
Exercise sound judgment in staffing decisions and care needs, addressing changes, sick call-outs, and vacancies while holding team members accountable and communicating concerns appropriately.
Partner closely with Nurse Managers, Directors, and the interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety, staff satisfaction, and exceptional outcomes.
Serve as a role model and educator by mentoring, coaching, and developing team members on policies, procedures, best practices, and organizational goals.
Delegate and prioritize tasks effectively, empowering nurses to work confidently and efficiently—especially during emergencies and high-acuity situations.
Lead investigations related to care variances, patient or visitor incidents, and performance concerns; complete rCare and CHRIS documentation promptly.
Conduct frequent rounds on all units to monitor care delivery, support staff, assess workflow, and ensure appropriate coverage.
Ensure compliance with DNV, CMS, and other regulatory standards, providing leadership with essential updates to maintain excellence in quality and safety.
Participate in strategic planning, quality initiatives, and process improvement efforts that enhance patient experience and team member engagement.
Foster a culture of shared governance, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement aligned with the Riverside Code of Conduct.