Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (DON)

Facility:
Wise Path Recovery Center - Camp Road

Location:

West Virginia

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Leadership

Schedule:

Primarily Monday–Friday with leadership availability based on facility needs

Wise Path Recovery Center is seeking an experienced and mission‑driven Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations within our substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment program.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for an RN who can balance clinical excellence, strong team leadership, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and day‑to‑day operations. The DON will serve as a senior member of the treatment team and work closely with medical, clinical, operational, and executive leadership to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate, recovery‑oriented care.

About Wise Path Recovery Center

Wise Path Recovery Center provides treatment and support for individuals navigating substance use disorders and co‑occurring behavioral health conditions.

Our approach is grounded in person‑centered, trauma‑informed, and recovery‑oriented care. We believe exceptional treatment requires an interdisciplinary team that works together, communicates well, and holds itself to high standards of clinical quality, safety, and accountability.

As Director of Nursing, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the quality and culture of nursing care across the facility.

• Lead and develop a dedicated nursing team.
• Partner closely with medical, clinical, and operational leadership.
• Help shape nursing workflows, standards, and best practices.
• Play a key role in regulatory and accreditation readiness.
• Build systems that strengthen patient safety and continuity of care.
• Work in an organization focused on transforming behavioral health and substance use treatment.

Lead Nursing Operations

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and oversight for all nursing services.
• Build and maintain nursing schedules that support appropriate patient coverage and acuity.
• Provide direct nursing support or coverage when operationally necessary.
• Establish clear nursing workflows, communication practices, and shift handoff processes.
• Maintain oversight of nursing supplies, medication processes, and medical operations.

Develop and Support the Nursing Team

• Recruit, onboard, supervise, coach, and develop nursing staff.
• Conduct nursing competency assessments and performance evaluations.
• Identify training needs and provide ongoing clinical education.
• Establish clear expectations for accountability, professionalism, documentation, and patient care.
• Support staff through high‑acuity or challenging clinical situations.

Ensure High‑Quality Patient Care

• Oversee nursing assessments and monitoring of patients with substance use disorders and co‑occurring medical or behavioral health needs.
• Ensure appropriate identification and escalation of withdrawal symptoms, medical concerns, and other high‑risk indicators.
• Ensure physician orders and evidence‑based nursing protocols are followed.
• Support medication administration, reconciliation, and safe medication management.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordination of ongoing medical care.

Drive Compliance & Quality

• Ensure nursing practices comply with applicable federal and state requirements, organizational policies, and accreditation standards.
• Maintain nursing readiness for The Joint Commission and other regulatory surveys, where applicable.
• Monitor nursing documentation, Medication Administration Records (MARs), and clinical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct internal audits and identify opportunities for corrective action or process improvement.
• Participate in incident review, quality improvement, infection prevention, and patient safety…