RN Director of Nursing

Eklego is proud to be leading the inpatient and outpatient Director of Nursing search for Maryville Integrated Care in the surrounding Voorhees, NJ area.

Maryville Integrated Care is the longest operating nonprofit substance use treatment agency in New Jersey and is recognized as a leader in the field of substance use and mental health treatment. For more than 76 years, their holistic, evidence-based approaches have helped bring hope, health and healing to those suffering from opioids, alcohol and other addictive substances.

What will I do as the Director of Nursing?

The Director of Nursing (DON) provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services at Maryville Integrated Care. As a member of the executive leadership team, the DON ensures safe, high quality, evidence-based care for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. The DON oversees clinical standards, compliance, staff development, and quality improvement, while fostering a collaborative culture across multidisciplinary teams to drive positive client outcomes.

• Provide leadership and administrative oversight of all nursing services and staff.
• Develop, implement, and maintain nursing policies, procedures, and standards of care in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Participate in organizational planning, program development, and budget management for nursing services.
• Oversee staffing, including recruitment, training, scheduling, evaluation, competency development, and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement within the nursing team.
• Ensure delivery of client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care.
• Align nursing interventions with evidence-based practices for SUD and behavioral health populations.
• Oversees staffing of all nursing units to ensure compliance with required ratios and continuity of operations, taking appropriate action to address coverage gaps when they arise.
• Oversee medication management, including prescribing oversight, administration, storage, and documentation per physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient safety, infection control, and adherence to medical protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other providers to evaluate client medical needs and adjust treatment as necessary.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards (NJ Board of Nursing, NJ Department of Health/DMHAS, CARF).
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, internal audits, and data reporting to ensure safe, effective care delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey, in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role or 3 years in an opioid treatment/detox facility.
• Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field strongly preferred. Certifications like CARN, PMH-BC, or ACLS/BLS are a plus. (equivalent leadership experience may be considered).
• Must have at least 1 year of full-time experience managing addictions in a licensed substance use disorder treatment facility
• If the facility provides detoxification services, must also have:

• Either 1 year of supervisory experience, OR
• 3 years of experience in an opioid treatment or detoxification facility

• Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related healthcare setting required.
• Knowledge of medication-assisted treatment (MAT), detoxification protocols, and integrated care preferred.

Why Choose Eklego?

As a Nursing professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:

• We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.
• No more wondering whether your application went through and waiting for a response. We will ensure that your information gets in front of the hiring team and coordinate an interview on your behalf.
• Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring talent like YOU because we're ALL better together

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.