Director of Nursing

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We're officially a Great Place To Work®! We've always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we're proud to share that we've earned Great Place To Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees.

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This certification reflects the culture we've worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Medical Coverage - Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded Coverage - Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental Health Support - Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary Coverages - Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
• Student Loan Repayment - Available for nurses and therapists.
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
• Generous PTO - A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees - Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

At Bradford Health Services, we don't just invest in our patients-we invest in our people. We are currently seeking leaders for Director of Nursing (DON) positions within Bradford Health Services.

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and strategic oversight of nursing services within an Inpatient Residential Treatment Facility with or without Detoxification Unit, and IOP/PHP settings. The DON ensures delivery of safe, high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered nursing care across all levels of care within the facility.

This role provides executive-level oversight of nursing operations, regulatory compliance, staffing strategy, performance improvement, medication management systems, detoxification protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director of Nursing ensures adherence to applicable state Nurse Practice Acts, federal regulations, licensing and accreditation standards, and organizational policies across multistate operations (TN, TX, VA, FL, NC, IN, MS, AL).

The DON is accountable for clinical excellence, patient safety, staff development, and operational efficiency within nursing services. This role serves as a member of the facility leadership team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Prior experience as Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in a behavioral health setting
• Experience overseeing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services
• Familiarity with Joint Commission, CARF licensing other regulatory standards
• Experience managing multi-level care environments (Residential, Detox, IOP, PHP)
• Strong experience in performance improvement and performance management initiatives
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, detoxification services, and/or IOP/PHP programming