Director of Nursing (DON)

Freedom Magnolia•Magnolia, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Magnolia is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to lead their 24-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in Magnolia, Mississippi. This role offers an opportunity for an experienced nursing leader passionate about behavioral health, regulatory compliance, staff development, and patient care. The Director of Nursing will provide strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services, fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Mississippi.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
Minimum of three years of nursing leadership experience, preferably in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing.
Strong knowledge of psychiatric nursing, CMS regulations, and state licensing requirements.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Current BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing operations within the psychiatric hospital.
Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, and Mississippi Department of Health regulations.
Direct nursing staffing, scheduling, recruitment, retention, and employee development.
Promote a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, and excellent clinical outcomes.
Collaborate with the Medical Director, Administrator, and interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Monitor nursing documentation, infection prevention, medication management, and performance improvement initiatives.
Develop, implement, and enforce nursing policies and procedures.
Lead survey readiness activities and coordinate responses to regulatory agencies.
Mentor and support nursing leaders while promoting professional growth and accountability.
Participate in hospital leadership meetings, budget planning, and strategic initiatives.
Serve as Administrator On-Call (AOC) as scheduled.