Director of Behavioral Health Nursing Services

About the role

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Director of Behavioral Health Nursing Services where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our Chippenham Hospital team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversee nursing operations, including unit and patient care.
• Develop, implement, and administer patient‑care services within behavioral health departments.
• Participate in strategic planning, financial forecasting, recruitment, and retention initiatives.
• Manage financial and capital budgets to ensure services meet established quality standards.
• Develop solutions and action plans to address efficiency, quality, culture, and cost issues.
• Embrace and demonstrate the Culture of Excellence and ICARE standards of behavior for patients, employees, physicians, and other stakeholders.
• Formulate long‑term strategy and coordinate plans, staying aware of industry developments.
• Maintain compliance with hospital regulatory requirements (e.g., TJC standards, CMS Conditions of Participation).

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• CPI certification.
• Minimum of three to five years in a comparable position (preferred).
• Recent clinical experience in a specialty area.
• Strong financial analysis, human‑resource, and regulatory‑compliance experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to plan and provide for the delivery of clinical services.
• Comprehensive understanding of hospital regulatory compliance, including TJC standards and CMS Conditions of Participation.
• Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills across diverse disciplines.
• Ability to recognize needs and concerns of people and maintain constructive relationships.
• Degree of supervision: general guidance from the Administrative Nurse Leader and COO, with independent performance of most duties.

Pay

Salary Estimate: $96,137.60 – $153,816.00 per year (incentive eligible). The typical candidate is hired below the midpoint of the range; actual salary may vary based on skills, experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copays, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10 % discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits, including fertility, family‑building (Progyny), and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care; home and auto repair; event planning; and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage based on income.