Director of Nursing (DON)

Position Overview

Note: This position is currently filled. However, Freedom Behavioral continues to accept applications to ensure no disruption in patient care if a vacancy occurs.

Position 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.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Mississippi.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred.
• 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 (ACLS preferred).

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K PLAN
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Continuing education opportunities
• Ledership development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and the community