Director Of Nursing; DON

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. If you are an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about behavioral healthcare, developing exceptional clinical teams, improving patient outcomes, and creating a culture of safety, accountability, and compassionate care.

• 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.
• 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 responsibilities of the position.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership,…