Director Of Nursing -Treatment Center
About The Position
Pro Med Healthcare Services is seeking a Director of Nursing for a treatment center in Lantana, Florida. The Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing and medical support services, ensuring patient care is safe, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and compliant with state, federal, and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission or state substance use regulations. The DON serves as a bridge between frontline nursing staff, medical doctors and psychiatrists, and executive leadership. The role directs nursing care across medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) services. It also oversees staff development, regulatory and quality compliance, clinical policies and protocols, interdisciplinary coordination, departmental budgets, staffing ratios, and medical supplies.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience working in behavioral health and detox.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.
- At least 3 to 5+ years of progressive nursing leadership or management experience in behavioral health, psychiatric care, or substance use disorder treatment.
- Deep understanding of dual-diagnosis treatment, substance withdrawal protocols, crisis intervention, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and state-specific agency standards.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a degree in healthcare administration is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct nursing care delivery across medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) services.
- Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations for RNs, LPNs, and behavioral health technicians.
- Maintain readiness for state and federal inspections; manage quality assurance initiatives; lead risk management and safety reviews; and oversee incident reporting.
- Develop, update, and enforce clinical nursing policies, medical protocols, and withdrawal management procedures.
- Collaborate with Medical Directors, Psychiatrists, Executive Directors, and therapy teams to integrate medical and behavioral treatment plans.
- Oversee departmental budgets, staffing ratios, medical supply inventories, and cost-effective operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
