Director of Nursing
About The Position
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic oversight of nursing services within an Inpatient Residential Treatment Facility with or without Detoxification Unit, and IOP/PHP settings. The DON ensures delivery of safe, high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered nursing care across all levels of care within the facility. This role provides executive-level oversight of nursing operations, regulatory compliance, staffing strategy, performance improvement, medication management systems, detoxification protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director of Nursing ensures adherence to applicable state Nurse Practice Acts, federal regulations, licensing and accreditation standards, and organizational policies across multistate operations (TN, TX, VA, FL, NC, IN, MS, AL). The DON is accountable for clinical excellence, patient safety, staff development, and operational efficiency within nursing services. This role serves as a member of the facility leadership team.
Requirements
- Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment, in good standing with the applicable Board of Nursing
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive nursing experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing leadership or management experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of state Nurse Practice Acts, medication management regulations, and healthcare compliance standards
- Ability to pass background screening, drug screening, and credential verification in accordance with regulatory requirements
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- Prior experience as Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in a behavioral health setting
- Experience overseeing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services
- Familiarity with Joint Commission, CARF, licensing or other regulatory standards
- Experience managing multi-level care environments (Residential, Detox, IOP, PHP)
- Strong experience in performance improvement and performance management initiatives
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, detoxification services, and/or IOP/PHP programming
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for nursing services across Inpatient Residential Treatment Facility with or without Detoxification Unit, and IOP/PHP settings
- Develop, implement, and monitor organizational policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Ensure safe medication administration systems, including controlled substance management and reconciliation processes
- Oversee detoxification protocols and ensure compliance with provider orders and state regulations
- Monitor patient acuity and staffing models to ensure safe and appropriate coverage
- Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing leadership and staff
- Establish and maintain performance improvement programs for nursing services
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, DEA regulations, and applicable state licensing requirements
- Participate in incident review processes and corrective action planning when necessary
- Collaborate with Medical Director, Clinical Director, and Executive Leadership to ensure continuity of care
- Prepare for and lead nursing components of all regulatory surveys
- Monitor infection control programs and safety standards
- Develop and oversee nursing education and competency validation programs
- Manage departmental budgets, staffing costs, and supply utilization as assigned
- Serve as clinical authority and decision-maker for nursing-related issues
- Other duties as assigned by the Facility CEO
Benefits
- Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
- Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
- Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
- Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
- Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
- Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
