Director of Nursing - Addiction Medicine

All In Solutions•Kearny, NJ

5d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

All In Solutions was founded by a team of compassionate professionals who believe long-term recovery from addiction is possible. Our mission is to provide high-quality substance use treatment and support services that help clients achieve lasting sobriety. We strive to be a trusted leader in behavioral healthcare, supporting personal growth in a safe, healthy environment. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department for our inpatient detoxification and short-term residential addiction medicine program in Kearny, NJ. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the clinical, operational, regulatory, and personnel management of all nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success managing and developing nursing teams in a healthcare setting and possess a strong understanding of addiction treatment, behavioral health, detoxification services, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
BSN required.
3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience with responsibility for supervising and developing nursing staff.
Experience leading nursing teams in a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Director of Nursing (DON), or similar leadership role.
Strong knowledge of nursing operations, staffing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Experience in inpatient detoxification, residential substance use disorder treatment, addiction medicine, behavioral health, psychiatric care, or a comparable healthcare setting required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and addiction treatment best practices preferred.
Experience with licensing, accreditation, and regulatory surveys preferred.
Relevant certifications in addiction nursing, psychiatric-mental health nursing, or healthcare leadership are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, oversight, and direction for all nursing operations within the detox and residential programs.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, and other clinical support personnel.
Develop staffing plans and ensure appropriate nurse-to-patient coverage across all shifts.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Oversee medication management processes, infection prevention protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with medical providers, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate patient care.
Manage nursing budgets, equipment, and departmental resources.
Provide leadership during regulatory surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews.
Analyze clinical outcomes and implement process improvements to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
Participate in program development and strategic planning initiatives.