Director of Nursing
Pay as listed: $80,000 · no weekends · Toquerville, Utah · pays below the median of 122 Registered Nurse listings (20th percentile).
Listed compensation
$80,000
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Director of Nursing for Lava Heights Academy in Toquerville, Utah and Falcon Ridge Ranch in Virgin, Utah
Lava Heights Academy and Falcon Ridge Ranch are residential treatment programs that provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for vulnerable young women who are referred from juvenile courts and social service agencies both locally and across the country.
The youth enter the program with a history of abuse, neglect, trauma, substance abuse, mental illness and violence. They graduate from Falcon Ridge Ranch as educated young women who have overcome challenges and have demonstrated making healthy choices for themselves and for their future.
Pay: $80,000 per year, depending on experience.
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: The Director of Nursing oversees the medical department for both of our Southern Utah campuses. You will conduct our physical and psychiatric evaluations for new clients as well as any periodic update. You will oversee psychiatric medication management ensuring that the clients are treated correctly.
You will assist in communication for insurance claims as well as interaction with client’s parents, guardians, and case workers. Additionally, you approve client treatment plans and review potential clients for suitability for our program.
To be considered you should: ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), Master's Degree Preferred ~ Be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah ~ Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with a patient-centered approach ~ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment ~ Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and basic office software ~ Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver: possess a current State Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry.
Schedule: Monday – Friday ~ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Director of Nursing, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
Follow us on Social!
Instagram / Facebook
/ Tik Tok
/ YouTube
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing oversees the medical department, including conducting physical and psychiatric evaluations and managing psychiatric medication. They also approve client treatment plans and facilitate communication with insurance providers, parents, and case workers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and be a licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Utah. Applicants are also required to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and meet the criteria for an eligible company driver.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing at Rite of Passage a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 41 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 59% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Utah is 98.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
21 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution21 jobs · 18 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks17 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Director of Nursing DON - Acute Inpatient Mental Health 264
Telecare · Shelton, Washington
Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Navigator - Transplant Infectious Diseases
Inova Health System · Falls Church, Virginia
Asst. Director of Nursing - Ambulatory Care - Newkirk Avenue
$136,708 - $150,000ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
$120k-$144k