Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing



Department: Nursing - Licensed Job Status: Full-Time Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Rate of Pay: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually Position Type: Full-Time Status: Accepting Applications


Position Description


Are you a nursing leader ready to shape the future of care delivery and lead a team to excellence?


We're seeking a Director of Nursing to plan, organize, and direct all functions of the nursing department. This position plays a central role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient nursing care while guiding staff, aligning resources, and driving compliance with regulatory standards. As a key member of leadership, you'll influence strategy, strengthen nursing practice, and ensure individuals served receive the care they deserve.


What You'll Do

• Lead, manage, and direct nursing department operations to ensure effective and high-quality care delivery
• Solve complex clinical, technical, administrative, and staffing challenges
• Oversee active treatment programming across all living areas, ensuring engagement of individuals served
• Interview, hire, and onboard nursing staff, ensuring clinical competence and professional growth
• Conduct performance reviews, manage employee relations issues, and take corrective action when needed
• Create, approve, and monitor schedules, leave requests, and overtime usage
• Develop, maintain, and communicate policies and procedures aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards (TJC, state, federal, and local)
• Manage staffing levels, department structure, and operating expenses, including implementation of new or revised programs
• Provide direct nursing care as needed in response to staffing or operational demands
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and present on departmental performance and initiatives

What We're Looking For

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related field (required)

Experience

• Five (5) years of nursing experience, including at least two (2) years of post-licensure clinical experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness, behavioral health conditions, or multiple disabilities (required)
• Three (3) years of managerial work experience or seven (7) years progressive leadership experience in high-acuity, secure environments, including prior supervisory and command-level roles within behavioral health or secure settings, combined with current clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse (required)
• Experience in a forensic or mental health setting (preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida (required)

Why Join Us

As Director of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team of professionals while shaping how care is delivered across the facility. This role is both strategic and hands-on, offering the chance to influence operations, support staff development, and ensure regulatory excellence.


Perks and Benefits


In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including:

• DailyPay
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Pet insurance
• Discount and reward programs for Theme Parks & Attractions, Hotels, Rental Cars, Water Parks, Virtual Events & Shows, Movie Tickets, Gift Cards, and more.

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.


You Matter


From top to bottom, we are a company of caregivers. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone at Recovery Solutions, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most.


For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, this is your moment. Your chance to join our family and be a part of our mission to care for those desperately in need, and to do your part to heal the world, one patient at a time.


We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.


We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.