Director, Stabilization Nursing Services

Brightli • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Stabilization Nursing Services is responsible for the clinical and operational leadership of nursing services across stabilization programs, including crisis, residential, and short-term behavioral health settings. This role ensures high-quality, safe, and compliant nursing care through oversight of workflows, staffing, regulatory adherence, and clinical practice standards. This position partners closely with program, medical, and executive leadership to optimize service delivery, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure alignment with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing leadership experience.
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, crisis services, and stabilization settings strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-site or program oversight preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all nursing clinical functions, ensuring delivery of safe, evidence-based care.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all medical and medication documentation.
• Review nursing incident reports; ensure appropriate follow-up, corrective action, and trend analysis.
• Lead nursing contributions to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance improvement efforts.
• Support implementation and sustainability of best practices in behavioral health and crisis stabilization care.
• Provide leadership, influence, and accountability for nursing practice across stabilization services.
• Collaborate closely with program leadership, who maintain direct supervisory responsibility, to ensure alignment and performance.
• Translate organizational strategy into effective nursing operations.
• Foster a team-based, collaborative culture across disciplines.
• Lead through influence in a matrixed environment, supporting both staff and program success.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director