Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing operations at a behavioral health treatment center in Boca Raton, FL. The ideal candidate will have strong nursing leadership experience within the behavioral health industry. Experience working with substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health (MH) populations is highly preferred.

The Director of Nursing will be responsible for managing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the overall clinical operations of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and nursing supervisors.
• Oversee daily nursing operations, patient assessments, medication administration, and clinical care.
• Ensure compliance with DCF, AHCA, CARF, Joint Commission, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Manage nursing schedules, staffing levels, and departmental performance.
• Collaborate with medical providers and clinical leadership to ensure quality patient care.
• Oversee infection control, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and staff training programs.
• Maintain accountability for nursing department operations, including emergency and after-hours needs.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida – Required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or MSN preferred.
• 4–7 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience , preferably within behavioral health.
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant DON, Nurse Manager, or similar nursing leadership role.
• Experience working with SUD, mental health, detoxification, or residential treatment populations preferred.
• Knowledge of withdrawal management protocols, including CIWA-Ar and COWS, preferred.
• Familiarity with DCF, CARF, Joint Commission, and AHCA standards preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
• Ability to successfully complete an AHCA Florida Level II background screening.