Director of Nursing

We are seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations at a brand-new inpatient substance abuse treatment facility
. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building, developing, and overseeing a nursing department that delivers safe, compliant, and patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on nursing leader with experience in substance use disorder (SUD), detox, or behavioral health settings
, and a strong background in team leadership, medication management, and regulatory compliance
.

• Oversee day-to-day nursing operations including staffing, scheduling, supervision, and performance management
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of nursing staff to build a high-performing team
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, Nurse Practice Act, DEA requirements, and all federal healthcare standards
• Manage all aspects of medication administration
  , including ordering, storage, reconciliation, and controlled substance monitoring
• Maintain secure medication systems
  , conduct audits, and implement diversion prevention protocols
• Oversee documentation standards including MARs, prescriber orders, and EMR accuracy
• Partner with medical providers to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans while respecting clinical autonomy
• Monitor and respond to medication errors, incidents, and quality concerns
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness
• Participate in incident reporting and regulatory inspections
• Promote a culture of patient safety, ethical nursing practice, and compliance

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

• 3–5+ years of nursing experience in:
• Substance abuse treatment
• Behavioral health
• Detox or residential settings
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience required
• Experience with:
• Medication reconciliation & controlled substances
• Regulatory surveys & audits
• EMR documentation systems

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific, in good standing)
• CPR certification required; ACLS preferred
• Ability to oversee controlled substance compliance / DEA standards

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Deep understanding of behavioral health and SUD populations
• Knowledge of:
• Medication management systems
• Infection control protocols
• Healthcare compliance and documentation standards
• Ability to thrive in a start-up / new facility environment