Director of Nursing - RN

Banyan Treatment Centers•Waelder, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to provide clinical and operational leadership for nursing services within an inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment program. This onsite leadership role focuses on nursing oversight, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff development to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. The Director of Nursing is a key clinical leader supporting quality improvement, infection control oversight, and accreditation readiness while fostering a professional, accountable, and compassionate nursing culture. The role leads nursing operations, staffing, workflows, medication-management processes, documentation, and staff education, while partnering with medical and interdisciplinary teams to provide integrated care. This is a stabilization and culture-building opportunity for a leader who can establish clinical excellence and build teams. The role is based onsite in Waelder, Texas, and reports to the Executive Director. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend and after-hours availability required.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an ASN.
At least five years of progressively responsible nursing leadership and management experience, with increasing responsibility for staff supervision, operational oversight, performance management, and departmental outcomes.
At least two years of experience in a behavioral, substance use, or mental healthcare setting.
Working knowledge of nursing standards of care for clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Knowledge of accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, healthcare compliance requirements, and patient confidentiality laws.
Ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable in a regulated healthcare environment.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills, with high attention to detail.
Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with clinical oversight in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN.
Experience with Kipu EMR systems.

Responsibilities

Lead all nursing operations, ensuring compliance with state, federal, Joint Commission, and CARF standards.
Supervise, mentor, and develop nursing staff to drive accountability and clinical excellence.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily nursing workflows.
Partner with medical and interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient care.
Ensure accurate documentation, assessments, and EMR compliance.
Oversee medication-management processes and safety initiatives.
Lead infection control and quality improvement efforts.
Support regulatory readiness, audits, and accreditation activities.
Develop and implement nursing policies and staff education programs.