National Director of Nursing

Position: National Director of Nursing

Location: Hybrid w/ Required Travel (Must live in CO / MD / VA) 

Environment: Inpatient/Residential and/or Detoxification Treatment Centers 

Schedule: Variable Schedule + Rotating On Call Schedule

Compensation: $140,000-170,000 Annual Salary + Incentive Bonus (up to 15% of annual salary) 

 

About The Role 

The role will oversee the Nursing and Behavioral Tech departments at Sandstone Care and help set the nursing and patient care strategy. They will also develop and implement nursing policies and guidelines, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

 

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with clinical, medical and operational teams, support the program design, implementation, and management of inpatient and residential facilities
• Establish annual departmental goals with measurable objectives in collaboration with the CEO, Clinical leadership, the CMO and COO to which the departmental performance will be measured against.
• Define, design, implement, measure and maintain standardization in nursing and BHT practices amongst the respective sites.
• Supervise Nursing and Behavioral Health Tech leadership team as they complete their assigned tasks, one on one supervisions, and support team development along with performance improvement plans and disciplinary action as needed
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and people related functions of the Nursing department, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and ensuring that minimum staffing requirements are met at all times for this department and for Behavioral Health Tech staff
• Responsible for working with the Compliance Officer to ensure that requirements for Nursing department set forth by the State and/or other regulating bodies, such as RCCF/BHA/TJC are met and that medication (med) rooms and other Nursing related spaces operate safely
• Ensure the nursing and behavioral health tech teams are following all applicable protocols, policies and procedures for medication management, lab work, and any medical or program processes 
• Design, implement, and manage ongoing training needs, including competencies for all Nursing, and behavioral health tech staff
• Other duties or projects as assigned 

 

Education Licensing Requirements:

• An active Multistate RN license in CO / MD / VA is required 
• An active CPR / BLS certification is required
• A valid driver's License and clean driving history is required

 

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years as a Senior Director of Nursing (or similar) leading a Nursing department of a multi-site, multi-state organization
• Previous experience with treatment of substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders is required in a detox and/or adolescent residential setting
• Communications - must have the ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, convincingly, and effectively when addressing an audience 
• Judgement and Decisions Making - to consistently exercise good judgment and adequate emotional stability in evaluating situations and making decisions despite the pressures of deadlines or the occurrence of unexpected stressful events 

 

Other Requirements:

• Candidates applying for this position should be aware that an offer for employment in this position is contingent upon passing a comprehensive background check, encompassing criminal records and motor vehicle reports.

 

The Perks

At Sandstone Care, we believe that great care starts with our employees. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you in your personal and professional journey. Some of the benefits include:

• A competitive compensation and total rewards package including meaningful salary, merit-based pay increases, bonus incentives, and professional growth opportunities.
• An unlimited PTO package that allows you the flexibility you need for work and life harmony. 
• High quality medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of package options that meet your needs and majority company paid.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program: Including counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching.
• A collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members: Fostering a positive work environment.

 

What to Expect: Our Interview Process

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