Director of Nursing

Mainspring Recovery • Triangle, VA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing leads a team of dedicated RN’s, LPN’s and Medication Aides in a residential substance use disorder treatment setting.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Virginia.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in an inpatient/residential substance use disorder treatment setting preferred.
• Supervisory skills required.
• Leadership skills in decision making and problem solving.
• Knowledge of CARF accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge of all aspects of holistic addiction treatment clinical care requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement holistic clinical program for patients with substance use disorder.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, priority setting, and the development/implementation of policies and procedures for health care activities that comply with facility and contractual requirements as well as State, DEA, and CARF standards.
• Coordinate and monitor orientation, in-service training, and continuing education with the nursing team.
• Coordinate the development, provision, and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of nursing practice in the state of Virginia.
• Conduct recruitment/retention efforts for nursing service.
• Prepare/submit reports as requested.
• On-going chart reviews to ensure compliance with Federal/State/regulatory requirements.
• Provide training, consultation and direction in dealing with difficult clients.
• Participation/leadership in treatment team meetings as well as grievance and appeals meeting.
• Participate in ongoing training per program/State/Federal requirements.
• Provide assistance in ongoing in-house training requirements.
• Manage the finances of the department, prepare and monitor budgets and spending to ensure department operates within allocated funds.
• Order supplies as needed for the department.
• Ensure adequate staffing and complete monthly staff schedule.
• Perform other functions related to the position as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed