Program Director - Nursing Services

Your Work Matters

The Program Director - Nursing Services is responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership for the Addiction Services Program while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer and interdisciplinary treatment team, the Program Director - Nursing Services oversees nursing practice, program performance, staff development, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and patient safety efforts.

Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and clinical excellence.

Oversee the delivery of nursing care and ensure compliance with state, federal, Joint Commission, and organizational standards.

Serve as a clinical resource to staff by assisting with patient assessments, care planning, and complex clinical situations.

Monitor and evaluate program quality, patient outcomes, and performance improvement initiatives, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Investigate patient care concerns, incidents, complaints, and safety events, and communicate findings and recommendations appropriately.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and maintain effective treatment programming and individualized patient care plans.

Direct recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development activities for nursing staff.

Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patient acuity, safety considerations, and operational needs.

Maintain program schedules, staff competencies, regulatory readiness, and required documentation.

Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Your Experience Matters

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a psychiatric or behavioral healthcare setting required.
• Licensure: Current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Additional Requirements: Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations. CPR certification required. CPI certification is required within 90 days of employment and prior to participation in restraint procedures.
• Skills and Qualifications: Leadership and staff development, Behavioral health nursing expertise, Quality improvement and performance management, Regulatory and accreditation compliance, Patient safety and risk management, Clinical assessment and critical thinking, Communication and conflict resolution, Organization and time management, Collaboration and team building

Your Care Matters

• 401(k) + matching
• 100% company-paid health insurance (up to family coverage)
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Your Care Matters - What We Provide For Our Team

• 401(k) + matching
• 100% company-paid health insurance (up to family coverage)
• 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Cafeteria on site
• Employee engagement events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition program
• Free parking

Disclaimer

Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt role, with an expected compensation range of $70,000 to $90,000 annually.