Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations for our assisted living facility specializing in mental health treatment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, resident-centered care, supporting nursing staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and promoting a therapeutic environment for residents with behavioral health and mental health needs. Key Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and support nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care and clinical accountability.
• Oversee medication management, resident assessments, service plans, documentation, and changes in condition.
• Promote a safe, trauma-informed, and therapeutic environment for residents receiving mental health treatment.
• Ensure compliance with state assisted living regulations, nursing standards, facility policies, and applicable behavioral health requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, families, and facility leadership to coordinate care.
• Lead nursing staff recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
• Monitor quality assurance, infection prevention, incident reporting, risk management, and resident safety initiatives.
• Develop and update nursing policies, procedures, and staff education programs as needed.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records and ensure timely completion of required documentation.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of clinical services. Qualifications
• Current, active nursing license in good standing; RN preferred or required based on state regulations.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience, preferably in assisted living, long-term care, behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or a related setting.
• Prior nursing leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of resident assessment, medication administration, care planning, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health diagnoses, behavioral health needs, or co-occurring conditions strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and professionally to clinical concerns, behavioral situations, and resident or family needs.
• CPR certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on clinical leader who understands the unique needs of residents in an assisted living and mental health treatment environment. They are compassionate, organized, calm under pressure, and committed to building a strong nursing team while maintaining dignity, safety, and quality of care for every resident. Schedule and Work Environment This is a full-time leadership position in an assisted living facility setting. Availability may be required for leadership coverage, clinical support, regulatory needs, and urgent resident care concerns.

Pay:

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person