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What they do
A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
$130,295 / year median in North Carolina
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Liberty Health seeks a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations in a behavioral health and human services setting. The DON will oversee nursing staff, develop and implement care standards, and ensure safe, person-centered, evidence-based services. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, quality improvement, staff development, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and public-sector partners. The Director will use data to drive outcomes, manage budgets and resources, and foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement that advances community health. Responsibilities Lead and oversee all nursing and clinical operations for the program or facility Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based nursing policies and care standards Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation regulations and guidelines Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate nursing staff and support their professional development Drive quality improvement initiatives using data and outcome metrics Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and public-sector partners to coordinate person-centered care Manage nursing budgets, staffing levels, and resource allocation Oversee risk management, patient safety, and infection control practices Engage in performance monitoring, reporting, and corrective action planning Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement Required Skills Clinical operations management Care planning and coordination Regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS, state) Quality improvement and outcomes measurement Staff supervision and performance management Budgeting and resource allocation Electronic health records (EHR) systems Risk management and infection control Interdisciplinary team leadership Data-driven decision making