Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON)

Location: Chestnut Hill, MA
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Weekends as Needed | On-Call Responsibilities
Setting: Substance Use Disorder / Addiction Medicine

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing operations and clinical services in a patient-centered healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership, substance use disorder treatment, or addiction medicine, with the ability to lead clinical teams and ensure high-quality patient care.

• Oversee nursing operations and ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

• Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing and medical staff.

• Supervise daily clinical operations and coordinate patient care services.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and treatment planning.

• Support patient assessments, admissions, readmissions, and discharge planning.

• Ensure patients' medical needs, appointments, and follow-up care are addressed.

• Collaborate with the CEO, Medical Director, and other clinical leaders.

• Maintain clinical documentation, quality assurance, and patient safety standards.

• Ensure compliance with nursing regulations, accreditation standards, and applicable healthcare requirements.

• Provide on-call support and supervision, including weekend coverage as needed.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.

• Current, active, and unrestricted Massachusetts RN license.

• 3-5 years of nursing leadership, supervision, or management experience.

• 5 years of nursing experience preferred.

• Experience in substance use disorder treatment or addiction medicine required.

• Minimum of 5 years of substance use disorder/addiction medicine experience preferred.

• Psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience preferred.

• Knowledge of nursing regulations, medication management, DEA regulations, Board of Pharmacy requirements, accreditation standards, and ASAM criteria.

• Strong understanding of clinical documentation, quality assurance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Monday-Friday.

• Weekends as needed.

• On-call responsibilities.

JBetty Knox
Healthcare Recruiter | ProTouch Staffing
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Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.