Director of Nursing DON
Horizon Behavioral Heal•Lynchburg, VA
•$70,361 - $102,024
About The Position
The Director of Nursing (DON) ensures nursing activities meet professional standards and patient care protocols. The role supervises and enforces established nursing protocols and policies, monitors outcomes, and implements evidence-based practices to maintain high-quality care across Horizon’s facilities. The position is based in Lynchburg, Virginia, and is full-time at 37.5 hours per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of experience as a registered nurse (RN) with supervisory experience.
- Registered Nurse qualification.
- Knowledge of nursing best practices.
- Knowledge of principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, physical health, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse.
- Knowledge of psychiatric and medical medications and treatments.
- Knowledge of behavioral healthcare medical terminology.
- Knowledge and ability to administer medications.
- Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop appropriate responses or techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relationships with coworkers and community representatives.
- Ability to respond to changes in the work environment positively and professionally, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness and availability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
- Ability to drive and a valid driver's license; travel to Horizon worksites and transport clients may be required.
- Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques.
Responsibilities
- Ensure nursing activities meet professional standards and patient care protocols.
- Supervise and enforce established nursing protocols and policies.
- Monitor outcomes and implement evidence-based practices to maintain high-quality care across facilities.
- Communicate and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to facilitate treatment and relay information.
- Conduct medical interviews to obtain information and formulate treatment plans and referrals.
- Record data and complete documentation within established expectations and deadlines.
- Travel to Horizon worksites as needed, including transporting clients and providing services at other locations.
- Attend trainings and Horizon meetings at various sites.
- Participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques for use with consumers as needed.
- Work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Benefits
- Full-time benefits
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous annual leave
- Separate sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Annual wellness programs
- Opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year
- Eligibility for clinical student loan repayment at NHSC/HRSA-approved sites
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs
- Discounts at some local universities for continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
