Director of Nursing

Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC•Miami, FL

7h•$120,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

For more than 25 years, Monte Nido has delivered proven treatment for eating disorders. Our programs offer a model of treatment that blends medically sophisticated care with a personalized treatment approach. Our treatment setting is intimate with a high staff-to-client ratio, and an emphasis on individual therapy and highly individualized treatment. Monte Nido is in search of a Director of Nursing to oversee our nursing functions across multiple states in a designated territory. This role will be based remotely and will travel 50% +/-. This position reports to the VP of Nursing. The Director of Nursing will play a crucial role in ensuring that the highest standards of patient care, nursing practice, and regulatory compliance are maintained across the organization.

Requirements

Active RN license; must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a multi-state compact license. Additional state licenses required per the company's needs.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with progressive leadership roles.
Experience working in behavioral health required.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
Proactive, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Willingness to travel +/- 50%.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an eating disorder program strongly preferred; experience working in behavioral health required.
Experience working in a multi-site organization is strongly preferred.
Experience working with a dispersed team strongly preferred.
Previous experience with the Joint Commission and regulatory standards compliance is desired.
Ability to manage budgets and utilize KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) is preferred.
Knowledge of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices
Experience in employee recruitment and performance management is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to nursing staff across multiple facilities. Promote a culture of excellence in nursing practice, patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Regularly travel to designated facilities within the territory to assess nursing operations, clinical quality, and compliance. Provide on-site training, support, and resources to nursing teams, fostering continuous improvement.
Stay current on state and federal regulations related to nursing practice and healthcare standards.
Stay updated on healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and licensing requirements.
Collaborate with facility leaders to ensure compliance and readiness for inspections and audits.
Demonstrates the ability to identify issues, analyze potential solutions, and implement effective resolutions.
Actively provides consultative support to program nurse managers and nursing staff through consistent supervision and training initiatives.
Monitor key performance indicators, patient outcomes, and safety protocols to drive continuous enhancement of care delivery.
Contribute to the development, review, and revision of nursing policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure consistent adherence to best practices and evidence-based guidelines. Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Functions as leader of MN nationwide through representation at industry events, participation in national leadership, and always engaging in professional relationships.
Supports and implements organizational infection control design.
Works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team.
Works with operational and program leaders to coordinate targeted support, including virtual consultation and on-site presence when needed to address clinical, quality, or compliance gaps.
Ensures consistent implementation of nursing best practices and regulatory compliance.
Collaborates closely with the VP of Nursing to secure vendors, implement agreements and contracts, and monitor ongoing performance and compliance.
Collaborates closely with the VP of Nursing to supervise the application and renewal processes for CLIA Waiver Certificates, lab services, biomedical, and pharmacy services.
Prepare regular reports on nursing performance, patient outcomes, and compliance for executive leadership.
Provide recommendations for improvements and corrective actions as needed.
Ensure complete documentation compliance and collaborate with the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Providing safe, affirming, and empathetic support across multiple populations
Performs other tasks, as assigned.