Director Of Nursing; DON

Director of Nursing

Aurora Behavioral Health System | Tempe, Arizona

Full-Time | On-Site

Aurora Behavioral Health System is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dynamic Director of Nursing to join our leadership team in Tempe, Arizona.

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a key member of the hospital's leadership team and provides overall leadership, direction, and oversight for Nursing and Patient Care Services. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, employee development, staffing, quality improvement, and responsible use of departmental resources.

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and develop nursing leaders and clinical staff.
• Oversee Unit Managers, House Supervisors, Staffing/Purchasing Coordinator, Clinical Educator, and other nursing leadership personnel.
• Ensure nursing units are appropriately staffed based on patient acuity, census, and patient care needs.
• Promote high standards of nursing practice and patient-centered care.
• Develop, implement, review, and maintain effective nursing policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff and hospital leadership to meet facility goals and objectives.
• Serve as a visible and engaged leader within the hospital.

• Ensure patients are treated with respect, dignity, compassion, and individualized care
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• Promote a culture of patient safety and quality throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with patient rights, regulatory standards, hospital policies, and applicable requirements.
• Respond promptly to patient and family concerns and participate in resolution efforts.
• Keep hospital administration and the leadership team informed regarding patient rights, safety, quality, and clinical concerns.
• Support clinical staff in providing effective communication with patients and families throughout the admission and treatment process.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and identify opportunities to improve patient care.

• Conduct audits and monitor clinical performance.
• Collect and analyze data, track trends, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
• Promote continuous improvement throughout Nursing and Patient Care Services.
• Ensure staff maintain appropriate clinical competencies and follow established policies and procedures.
• Participate in regulatory and accreditation activities as appropriate.

• Establish a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and mutual respect.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, orientation, education, and professional development of nursing staff.
• Assist with new employee orientation and create a welcoming environment for new team members.
• Address employee performance and conduct concerns promptly and appropriately.
• Partner with Human Resources regarding employee performance, conduct, and other employee-related matters.
• Promote open communication and encourage staff feedback and ideas.
• Recognize opportunities to develop and strengthen nursing leadership.

• Develop an understanding of hospital financial operations and the Nursing Department's role in meeting financial goals.
• Manage departmental resources responsibly and cost-effectively.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality and patient safety.
• Participate in management meetings and provide input regarding staffing, resources, staff development, programs, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure administrative and staff responsibilities are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Build effective working relationships with Medical Staff, hospital leadership, Human Resources, and other departments.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional and considerate behavior.
• Remain flexible and adaptable when circumstances or organizational needs change.
• Lead by example and promote a collaborative environment.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or a related field preferred.
• Master's-prepared candidates are strongly preferred because of the clinical leadership, administrative, and operational…