Director of Nursing
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville•Greenville, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Greenville is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for all nursing services across our psychiatric and inpatient programs. This role is critical to maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and staff development. The Director of Nursing is a key member of the hospital leadership team and works collaboratively with executive leadership, medical staff, Quality, and Human Resources to ensure excellence in patient care and survey readiness.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required)
- Active RN license in the State of Mississippi (or eligible)
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing leadership or management experience
- Strong knowledge of nursing standards, patient safety, and regulatory requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to lead in high-acuity behavioral health environments
- Proficient in documentation, audits, and quality improvement processes
Nice To Haves
- MSN preferred or equivalent clinical leadership oversight
- Psychiatric or behavioral health experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, supervision, and professional development for all nursing staff
- Ensure nursing services comply with CMS, Joint Commission, state, and federal regulations
- Maintain safe staffing levels and oversee nursing schedules and payroll compliance
- Participate in QAPI, performance improvement initiatives, audits, and corrective action plans
- Ensure survey readiness and regulatory compliance at all times
- Collaborate with Human Resources on hiring, discipline, evaluations, and terminations
- Oversee nursing care delivery for inpatient psychiatric and IOP programs
- Serve as nursing administrator on-call as assigned
- Monitor quality metrics, chart audits, and nursing performance indicators
- Support a culture of safety, accountability, and patient-centered care
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and sick leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Leadership development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
