Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing

**RN licensure is required**

About the organization

Our client is an established substance use disorder treatment provider with multiple campuses in Texas. The organization offers a full continuum of care, from detox and residential through outpatient, and is in a period of deliberate growth.

The opportunity

Our client is seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations at one of its Texas campuses. The organization's priority is finding the right leader, and it is prepared to move quickly for an outstanding candidate.

This is a visible, floor-present leadership role. The right person works alongside nurses on shift, coaches in real time, engages directly with clients and holds the team to a high standard of care.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all nursing operations, including detox and withdrawal management, medication administration and client safety

• Maintain consistent floor presence and step in on shift when staffing or acuity requires

• Supervise, schedule and develop nurses and nursing support staff

• Hold the team accountable for accurate, real-time EMR documentation; audit charts and close gaps

• Own medication management, controlled substance handling, pharmacy coordination and inventory

• Lead infection control, incident reporting and nursing quality improvement

• Ensure compliance with state licensing and Joint Commission standards; lead survey readiness

• Partner with the medical director, prescribers and clinical leadership on care plans and client flow

• Recruit, onboard and retain nursing staff, and take part in on-call coverage

Required qualifications

• Active Texas RN license (or multistate compact license)

• Prior nursing leadership experience (charge nurse, nurse manager or director level)

• Behavioral health or substance use disorder experience, including medically monitored detox

• Strong command of medication management, controlled substance protocols and EMR documentation

• Working knowledge of state licensing and Joint Commission standards

Preferred qualifications

• BSN or MSN

• Background in high-acuity settings (hospital, ER or psychiatric inpatient)

• Experience across residential and outpatient levels of care

• Experience in a growing or multi-site organization

Who thrives here

• A hands-on, boots-on-the-ground leader

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where census and acuity change

• Direct, organized and accountability-driven

• Motivated to build and improve, not just maintain

Compensation

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Details shared in confidential conversations.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential search. Client identity is shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion.