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Odyssey Behavioral Group
Nashville, Tennessee

Director of Nursing (35179)

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$90k

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Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Nashville, TN 37221
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary
  • Job Category: Nurse

Who We Are Founded as part of the Odyssey Eating Disorder Network. Aster Springs is unique in our ability to work with our clinicians, leaders, and experts nationally to ensure the care provided at Aster Springs is evidence-based and industry leading within our state-of-the-art facility.

Our Aster Springs Nashville location provides residential eating disorder treatment in a safe and serene environment to heal. Located just minutes away from downtown Music City, our multidisciplinary treatment team provides tailored treatment plans designed to meet the unique needs of each client.

What We Offer Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence Multiple Career Development Pathways Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification Multiple Health Plan Design Options Available Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support 100% Company Paid Critical Illness (with health enrollment plan) 100% Company Paid Life & ADD 401K with Company Match Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA Tax Savings Accounts Generous Team Member Referral Program Parental Leave How You Will Make a Difference The Director of Nursing has general oversight of all nursing staff.

They are the direct supervisor of the Milieu Supervisor, and Nursing Staff. The Director of Nursing is responsible for medical/nursing policy and procedures, medical/nursing training, and associated requirements from accrediting bodies. Essential

Responsibilities

Oversee/perform Daily vital signs/glucose monitoring of clients Oversees medical issues daily and report issues to Nurse Practitioner as needed Oversees/perform all medication distribution Keep medication lists updated Order medication/ensure proper delivery from pharmacy Work with insurance companies on patient medications/complete insurance forms/calls as needed Oversee/perform blood draws/follow up on lab values Oversee/handle medication orders from MD/NP follow up on all orders daily Oversee/place medical supply orders (keep stocked and responsible for pick up) Oversee/schedule all client needed appointments/tests (communicate with Milieu Supervisor) Main communicator between Milieu Supervisor, NP, Nurses and clients Occasional reviews with insurance companies Oversee/perform admission/discharge nursing duties Ensure effective communication between medical/nursing staff and medical vendors Oversee/administer any pertinent medical procedures Responsible for being on-call as scheduled Responsible to oversee accurate accounting of medication charting/procedures/training for all nursing staff Work closely with RD on client weight restoration needs/issues Responsible for monitoring all labs/EKGs/other tests and communicating results with Nurse Practitioner Oversee all pharmacy paperwork/forms-includes controlled substances Oversee administration of yearly vaccines Oversee infection control program and quarantine program for staff/clients Oversee/maintain biohazard accounts/procedures Qualifications: What We're Seeking 5 years or more Nursing/Clinical Experience in Eating Disorder Field Preferred Current Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) Current CPR/1st Aid/ AED certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association) Valid Driver's License Aster Springs provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Aster Springs reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” ISJP123

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees all nursing staff, medical policies, and clinical procedures within a residential eating disorder treatment facility. Responsibilities include managing medication distribution, coordinating with medical vendors, and ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Tennessee with current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications. At least 5 years of nursing or clinical experience, preferably in the eating disorder field, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing ManagementClinical OversightMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentStaff SupervisionRegulatory ComplianceInsurance CoordinationVital Signs MonitoringPhlebotomyMedical DocumentationCrisis ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationWeight Restoration Support

Behavioral Health Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 47 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 53% have no call, 81% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.4
Better work-life than 60% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Odyssey Behavioral Group

Mental Health Care
Glen Allen, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Multiple Health Plan Design Options
Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
100% Company Paid EAP
100% Company Paid Critical Illness
100% Company Paid Life & ADD
401K with Company Match
Company-Sponsored HSA, FSA, & DSA
Generous Team Member Referral Program