Director of Nursing

Job Details:

Job Location: 101-Long Street - Columbus, OH, Salary Range: Undisclosed, We are seeking a Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and direction for our nursing services.

This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, trauma-informed nursing care to individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.

The Director of Nursing will oversee nursing operations, support and develop nursing staff, promote clinical excellence, and ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies.

Working collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and other members of the leadership and interdisciplinary teams, this position will help advance coordinated, comprehensive care and positive patient outcomes.

Department Leadership & Oversight Provide leadership, direction, and oversight of behavioral health nursing services and nursing personnel. Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Provide supervision, guidance, and professional development opportunities for nursing staff. Oversee onboarding, performance evaluations, and retention initiatives for nursing personnel. Foster a positive work environment that promotes accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered care.

Clinical Oversight & Patient Care Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, trauma-informed nursing care to individuals receiving outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment services.

Establish and monitor clinical standards, nursing practices, and workflows to promote consistency and quality of care. Provide clinical leadership and guidance regarding complex patient care needs, clinical concerns, and nursing interventions.

Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, therapists, case managers, and other providers to support coordinated patient care. Oversee nursing involvement in medication management, medication administration, patient monitoring, and patient education.

Promote evidence-based nursing practices and ensure services align with current professional standards. Quality Improvement & Regulatory Compliance Ensure behavioral health nursing services comply with applicable federal and state regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.

Oversee nursing-related quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. Monitor clinical outcomes, departmental performance measures, and nursing patient contact hours to identify opportunities for improvement. Oversee nursing documentation standards, clinical audits, and corrective action plans as needed.

Participate in regulatory surveys, accreditation activities, and audits. Program Development & Collaboration Collaborate with organizational leadership and clinical leadership to develop and improve behavioral health programs and services.

Identify opportunities to improve access to nursing services and enhance patient outcomes. Oversee the development and implementation of nursing training, orientation, and competency assessment programs.

Infection Prevention & Control Serve as the organization's Infection Control Manager and provide leadership and oversight of infection prevention and control activities. Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and protocols.

Oversee infection surveillance activities, monitor trends, and identify potential infection risks or outbreaks. Coordinate investigations and follow-up of suspected or confirmed healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases.

Ensure appropriate infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning and disinfection, and exposure control. Monitor compliance with infection prevention and control standards through audits, observations, and ongoing assessments.

Oversee infection control documentation, reporting, and required recordkeeping. Provide recommendations to organizational leadership regarding infection prevention strategies, corrective actions, and opportunities for improvement.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory surveys related to infection prevention and control.

Qualifications

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio. Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred. Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health, psychiatry, substance use disorder treatment, community health, or an FQHC setting.

Previous nursing supervisory or leadership experience required/preferred. Strong knowledge of psychiatric medications, behavioral health nursing practices, and clinical documentation. Experience with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and staff development preferred.

Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. As a healthcare provider, Southeast Healthcare is a non-smoking employer.

Staff members are required to be vaccinated for the flu (medical and religious exemptions may be requested during the hiring process). EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. #LP