Director of Nursing

Reports to:

Senior Director of Medical & Nursing Services

Location:

Heritage Behavioral Health Center, Decatur, IL, with regular presence across program sites

Schedule:

Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), with shared on-call responsibilities. This is a leadership role and carries the expectation of availability and responsiveness outside of standard hours as needed to support staff and operational needs.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Position Type:
Full-Time

Work Setting:
In-Person

Heritage Behavioral Health Center (HBHC) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) providing comprehensive, integrated behavioral health and primary care services to individuals and families across central Illinois. We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on nursing leader to serve as our Director of Nursing (DON) and lead nursing practice across Heritage's integrated care system, including behavioral health, primary care, residential recovery, crisis services, and Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR).

The DON owns day‑to‑day nursing operations across the organization — staffing, scheduling, competencies, and direct leadership of the nursing managers — and provides coaching and development to nursing leaders at every program and site. This role reports to the Senior Director of Medical & Nursing Services and is a core member of a strengthened medical and nursing leadership team, giving the DON both real authority over nursing operations and strong support and advocacy at the leadership table.

This position is ideal for a nurse leader who values collaboration, accountability, and innovation; who thrives on building strong teams and workable systems; and who is passionate about improving outcomes for individuals with behavioral health and substance use needs. If you want your leadership to directly shape how nursing care is delivered — and to see the results in your teams and your patients — this role offers that opportunity.

• Lead with real scope: full ownership of nursing operations across clinic, crisis, residential, and community settings
• Be part of a newly strengthened medical and nursing leadership structure with a direct line of support and advocacy to executive leadership
• Shape nursing practice in a growing CCBHC that is actively investing in its people, systems, and infrastructure
• Enjoy meaningful work‑life balance benefits, including every other Friday off (paid)

Provide direct supervision and support to nursing leaders, including Program Managers and Coordinators, through regular supervision, coaching, and performance development.

• Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management processes
• Foster a team‑based care model across nursing staff
• Support leadership development and succession planning
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and a positive team culture

Oversee nursing practices to ensure safe, effective, and patient‑centered care across all service lines.

• Ensure adherence to nursing standards, policies, and best practices
• Support interdisciplinary care planning and coordination
• Provide guidance on complex clinical situations
• Perform direct care as needed to support operations

Own daily nursing operations across programs, ensuring appropriate staffing, workflow efficiency, and service delivery.

• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and competency management across programs
• Support coverage planning, including call‑offs and vacancies
• Oversee key operational areas such as infection control, medication processes, lab coordination, and supply management
• Maintain visibility and responsiveness to 24/7 operational needs

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