Director of Nursing

Pyramid Healthcare•Agawam, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. Director of Nursing – Brand New SUD Treatment Program Location: Agawam, MA Salary: $90,000–$110,000 annually (based on experience) Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (on-call as needed) Be Part of Something New. Build Something Meaningful. Pyramid Healthcare is excited to announce an outstanding opportunity to join our newest program in Agawam, MA — a state-of-the-art facility specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment for adults. As we prepare to open our doors, we are seeking a visionary Director of Nursing to lead, develop, and shape our nursing operations from the ground up. If you are a strategic, compassionate, and motivated nursing leader who thrives in a dynamic, startup-style environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on both a growing program and the lives of those we serve. Position Summary The Director of Nursing provides overall leadership for the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compliant patient care. This individual will oversee nursing staff, establish clinical practices, guide policy development, and collaborate closely with executive and medical leadership to support operational excellence across the program.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts
Current CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications
Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment
Strong clinical judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of federal and state regulatory standards within behavioral healthcare
Ability to lead through change and support team development in a new program environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience managing multi-level nursing teams strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee nursing policies, procedures, and clinical protocols in accordance with regulatory and agency standards
Lead, mentor, and support the nursing team, including Nurse Managers, RNs, LPNs, and PRN staff
Collaborate with executive leadership to manage nursing budgets, staffing, and resource allocation
Ensure all admissions, assessments, and ongoing care documentation are completed accurately and in compliance with agency and regulatory standards
Oversee completion of vitals, COWS/CIWA assessments, EMRs, MARs, and DEA/narcotic logs
Conduct routine audits of clinical documentation and patient care to maintain quality and compliance
Represent the nursing department during surveys and interactions with state and accrediting agencies
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, clinical excellence, and compassionate care
Address and resolve complex client and staff concerns professionally and effectively
Support staff development initiatives, ongoing training, and professional growth opportunities within the nursing team
Provides direct supervision to all nursing staff, including managers and clinical personnel, ensuring adherence to clinical standards, scope of practice, and regulatory expectations.
Supports leadership development and fosters a collaborative, high-performing work environment.