Director of Nursing (DON)

Director of Nursing (DON) | Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center

Ball Ground, GA (Greater Atlanta Area) | Relocation Assistance Available

This is more than a Director of Nursing role. It's an opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team at one of Georgia's premier addiction treatment centers while helping patients build the foundation for lasting recovery. Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center provides detoxification and residential treatment services for adults in a peaceful, recovery-focused environment situated on 50 scenic acres in the foothills of North Georgia.

We're seeking a passionate nursing leader who thrives on developing people, driving clinical excellence, and creating positive patient outcomes. As Director of Nursing, you'll play a key leadership role within the organization, partnering with facility leadership to strengthen nursing practice, promote employee engagement, and support high-quality patient care.

What You'll Do

As Director of Nursing, you will:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all nursing services throughout the facility.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain nursing talent.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Lead quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Partner with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Support staffing effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
• Help shape the strategic direction of nursing operations and patient care services.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a leader who:

• Inspires and develops high-performing teams.
• Leads with both accountability and compassion.
• Is passionate about behavioral health, addiction recovery, and patient care.
• Builds strong relationships across departments.
• Thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Embraces continuous improvement and professional development.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
• Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Registered Nurse experience required; 6+ years preferred.
• One year of experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, addiction recovery, or related healthcare environment required.
• Two years of behavioral health nursing experience preferred.
• Two years of progressive leadership or management experience required.
• Prior Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, or similar nursing leadership experience preferred.

Ready to Lead Change?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, elevate nursing practice, and help shape the future of addiction treatment and recovery services, we invite you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center. Join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, innovation, and improving lives every day.

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