Director Of Nursing- Addiction Treatment

Summit Behavioral Health Corporation

Las Cruces, New Mexico, US
Competitive salary commensurate with experience; c...
Valid current rn license
Five or more years nursing practice
Three or more years psychiatric experience
The Director of Nursing is responsible for setting the vision for safe, client-centered care and managing daily nursing operations within a behavioral health facility

Job Summary

  • The Director of Nursing is responsible for setting the vision for safe, client-centered care and managing daily nursing operations within a behavioral health facility.
  • This role requires leading a team through hiring, performance management, and scheduling while ensuring adequate staffing levels based on client acuity.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefit plan and competitive salary with a focus on serving Veterans through specialized programming.

Matching Summary

The Director of Nursing is responsible for setting the vision for safe, client-centered care and managing daily nursing operations within a behavioral health facility.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefit plan included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid current RN license
  • Five or more years nursing practice
  • Three or more years psychiatric experience
  • Two or more years managerial experience
  • Budget management and administration
  • Infection control program implementation
  • Regulatory compliance and survey preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in psychiatric nursing
  • Certified in Psychiatric Nursing
  • Experience serving Veterans
  • Strategic planning participation
  • De-escalation training certification

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from accredited school of nursing
  • Valid current RN license from New Mexico or compact state
  • CPR certification and de-escalation training required
  • First aid certification may be required
  • Master's degree preferred in psychiatric nursing
  • Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred

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