Director of Nursing - RN
About The Position
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to provide clinical and operational leadership for nursing services within our 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 serves as a key clinical leader supporting quality improvement, infection control oversight, and accreditation readiness while fostering a professional, accountable, and compassionate nursing culture.
Requirements
- Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with ASN
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing leadership and management experience, demonstrating increasing responsibility for staff supervision, operational oversight, performance management, and departmental outcomes
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in 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
- Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, healthcare compliance requirements, and patient confidentiality laws
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable in a regulated healthcare environment
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills with a 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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Wellness incentives and employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
