Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with ASN
Minimum of five years of nursing leadership and management experience
At least two years of experience in behavioral, substance use, or mental healthcare setting
Preferred: BSN or MSN
Preferred: Experience with Kipu EMR systems
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
Benefits
Full-time schedule, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
On-site position in Waelder, TX
Opportunity to lead and shape nursing practices in a growing facility
Focus on professional development and staff education
Engagement in quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives
Full Job Description
Director of Nursing| On-site | Behavioral Health & SUD
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to provide clinical and operational leadership for nursing services within our inpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment program. This onsite leadership role focuses on nursing oversight, regulatory compliance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and staff development to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
The Director of Nursing serves as a key clinical leader supporting quality improvement, infection control oversight, and accreditation readiness while fostering a professional, accountable, and compassionate nursing culture.
Position Details
Reporting To: Executive Director
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; weekend and after-hours availability required
Location: Waelder, TX (On-site)
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
Required:
Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with ASN
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, substance use or mental healthcare setting
Preferred:
BSN or MSN
Experience with Kipu EMR systems
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
Ability to balance administrative responsibilities with clinical oversight in a fast-paced inpatient setting
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If you're a proven leader who communicates fairly, holds their team accountable, and builds trust across departments - and you bring strong clinical expertise to back it up - we want to hear from you. Apply and bring your leadership to a facility, a team, and a mission ready to grow with you.
