Director of Nursing Services – Corporate

Summit BHC

108d

About The Position

The Director-Nursing Services provides strategic clinical leadership and operational oversight for nursing functions across 38 behavioral health facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered nursing care that aligns with regulatory standards, clinical best practices, and organizational goals. Reporting to the VP-Nursing, and serving as the key driver of nursing excellence, the Director-Nursing Services directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing policies, procedures, and programs across all locations. The role ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care through strong collaboration with facility-level nursing leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and executive leadership. This is a remote, travel-based position requiring frequent visits to facilities to provide hands-on leadership, monitor compliance, and support continuous clinical improvement. The Director-Nursing Services fosters a culture of accountability, empathy, and professionalism, ensuring that nursing services support the mission of delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current, unrestricted license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Five or more years of nursing leadership experience, including multi-site management.
• Five or more years of progressive nursing leadership experience, with at least three years in a behavioral health position.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and manage large clinical teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and healthcare documentation standards.
• Extensive experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing settings.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and nursing best practices.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (e.g., PMH-B), Nurse Executive NE-BC, NEA-BC, or CENP or equivalent leadership/clinical credentials strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of nursing services across all 38 behavioral health facilities.
• Develop, implement, and standardize nursing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency, safety, and quality of care.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation and licensing standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align nursing strategies with organizational goals and clinical priorities.
• Support and mentor facility-level Directors of Nursing to promote leadership growth, operational effectiveness, and staff development.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and quality indicators to identify trends, drive improvement initiatives, and ensure high standards of patient care.
• Oversee staffing models, workforce planning, and recruitment strategies to maintain adequate and competent nursing teams.
• Lead initiatives related to nursing education, training, and professional development across all sites.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess clinical performance, provide coaching, and ensure adherence to organizational standards.
• Serve as a key liaison between corporate leadership and facility nursing teams, fostering communication, alignment, and accountability.
• Promote a culture of empathy, respect, and professionalism within all clinical settings.
• Respond to critical clinical concerns, incidents, or crises with prompt leadership and support.
• Lead or support audits, surveys, and other regulatory review processes across the network.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees