Director of Nursing

Location:

Indiana Treatment Centers – Muncie, IN
Status:
Full-Time | Exempt

Reports to:

Executive Director

Schedule:

M-F 9-5pm

Join a team that’s changing lives through clinical excellence.

Indiana Treatment Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services (ARS), is opening a new substance use disorder treatment facility in Muncie, Indiana in Spring 2026. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals living with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, grounded in safety, dignity, and long-term recovery.

We are seeking a Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a strong, patient-centered nursing team from the ground up. This is a key leadership role for a nursing professional who combines clinical expertise with operational discipline and a heart for recovery-focused care.

Clinical Leadership Opportunity
Serve as the senior nursing leader for a new facility, shaping nursing operations, standards, and culture from day one.

Partner with medical providers, clinical leadership, admissions, and operations in a multidisciplinary treatment model.

Play a foundational role in staffing, workflows, policies, and quality systems during a facility launch.

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities within a growing organization.

• Lead and oversee all nursing operations across shifts, ensuring safe staffing coverage and high-quality care delivery.
• Establish and maintain nursing workflows aligned with clinical, medical, and operational standards.
• Serve as the primary nursing leader and escalation point for patient care concerns.

• Oversee nursing assessments, monitoring, and interventions, including identification of high-risk indicators.
• Ensure continuity of care from admission through discharge in collaboration with clinical and medical teams.
• Provide direct patient care as needed to support program operations and quality outcomes.

• Oversee medication administration systems, including MAR creation, reconciliation, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with medication storage, administration, documentation, and diversion prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with prescribing providers and pharmacy partners.

• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission standards, Indiana state regulations, Medicaid requirements, and federal guidelines.
• Lead nursing participation in audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews.
• Oversee infection control practices, incident reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Recruit, onboard, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Develop schedules, manage performance, and provide coaching and corrective action as needed.
• Support staff education, competency validation, and professional development.

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and leadership planning.
• Partner with the Executive Director and leadership team on program readiness, staffing models, and operational strategy.
• Support pre-opening planning, licensure readiness, and go-live execution.

• Active Indiana RN license required; BSN or higher preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of nursing experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, detox, or residential settings.
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of medication administration, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Familiarity with Joint…