Director of Nursing (RN)

Position Details

Contract Type: 1-Year Assignment

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) with leadership coverage as needed

Reporting To: Executive Director

Housing stipend provided to support relocation

Opportunity to lead and influence clinical operations in a growing national organization

Build your leadership portfolio in behavioral health and addiction treatment

Work alongside executive leadership in a high-impact, mission-driven environment

Key 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

Qualifications

• An active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with ASN required; BSN or MSN preferred
• 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 health and/or mental healthcare settings, with substance use treatment experience strongly preferred

Competencies

• 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
• Able to balance administrative responsibilities with clinical oversight in a fast-paced inpatient setting
• Experience with Kipu EMR systems, preferred