Director of Nursing Department: Nursing - Licensed
Job Status: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $163,152.00 - $180,000.00 Annually
Position Type: Full-Time
Status: Accepting Applications
Position Description Are you a nursing leader ready to shape the future of care delivery and lead a team to excellence?
We're seeking a Director of Nursing to plan, organize, and direct all functions of the nursing department. This position plays a central role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient nursing care while guiding staff, aligning resources, and driving compliance with regulatory standards. As a key member of leadership, you'll influence strategy, strengthen nursing practice, and ensure individuals served receive the care they deserve.
What You'll Do - Lead, manage, and direct nursing department operations to ensure effective and high-quality care delivery
- Solve complex clinical, technical, administrative, and staffing challenges
- Oversee active treatment programming across all living areas, ensuring engagement of individuals served
- Interview, hire, and onboard nursing staff, ensuring clinical competence and professional growth
- Conduct performance reviews, manage employee relations issues, and take corrective action when needed
- Create, approve, and monitor schedules, leave requests, and overtime usage
- Develop, maintain, and communicate policies and procedures aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards (TJC, state, federal, and local)
- Manage staffing levels, department structure, and operating expenses, including implementation of new or revised programs
- Provide direct nursing care as needed in response to staffing or operational demands
- Communicate effectively with senior leadership and present on departmental performance and initiatives
What We're Looking For Education - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related field (preferred unless required by contract)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related field (preferred unless required by contract)
Experience - For roles outside of California, five (5) years of total nursing experience with three (3) years of managerial work experience or seven (7) years progressive leadership experience in high-acuity, secure environments, including prior supervisory and command-level roles within behavioral health or secure settings, combined with current clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse (required)
- For California-based roles: At least one (1) year of nursing supervision experience within the last five (5) years (required)
- Experience in a forensic or mental health setting (preferred)
Licenses/Certifications - Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or a valid multi-state compact license (required)
Why Join Us As Director of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team of professionals while shaping how care is delivered across the facility. This role is both strategic and hands-on, offering the chance to influence operations, support staff development, and ensure regulatory excellence.
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:
- DailyPay
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Pet insurance
- Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
