Director of Nursing – Behavioral Health Program

NANA Healthcare Management, LLC•Dunwoody, GA

1d•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a key member of the NANA Healthcare leadership team, responsible for clinical leadership, operational oversight, and direction of nursing services within the organization’s Dunwoody, Georgia behavioral health program. Reporting to the Medical Director and partnering closely with program leadership, the DON ensures safe, effective, compassionate nursing care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and organizational expectations. This is an active, visible leadership role rather than a fully administrative position. The Director of Nursing stays connected to staff, patients, and daily program operations, takes ownership, builds relationships, develops the nursing team, and provides clinical coverage when needed to support patient care and department operations. The program provides behavioral healthcare across residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and specialized services.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience.
Current CPR certification.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to adapt in a growing healthcare environment and take initiative.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Prior nursing leadership, charge nurse, supervisor, or management experience preferred.
Behavioral health, psychiatric, residential treatment, substance use, or similar healthcare experience strongly preferred.
Experience with medication management and psychiatric populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the nursing department.
Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing team members and foster a positive, accountable, collaborative culture.
Establish effective workflows, support continuous improvement, monitor staffing needs, and address operational challenges.
Promote communication among nursing, clinical, medical, and administrative teams, and maintain a visible leadership presence.
Assist with clinical coverage when necessary to ensure safe, consistent patient care.
Conduct and oversee patient assessments and ongoing medical monitoring; observe patients for clinical changes and treatment response.
Support medication management and provide medication education.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and treatment teams; participate in treatment planning and communicate relevant medical information.
Assist with emergency situations and coordinate appropriate medical referrals.
Communicate with outside medical providers and healthcare partners.
Ensure appropriate, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
Ensure nursing services comply with state regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
Maintain infection control standards and Universal Precautions.
Support audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain required certifications, training, and continuing education requirements.
Protect patient confidentiality and sensitive organizational information.
Participate in leadership, nursing, and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Partner with program leadership on patient care needs and operational priorities.
Encourage teamwork, accountability, and professional growth; contribute positively to employee engagement and workplace culture.
Promote efficient use of supplies, equipment, and resources.