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AHG Master
Prescott, Arizona

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Prescott, AZ 86305Salary Range: $115,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayWe are a nationwide network of addiction treatment centers known for diverse, evidence-based programs for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.

With a highly personalized clinical approach to treatment and a full continuum of care, we provide clients the tools needed to build a life in recovery that’s enjoyable, fulfilling, and hopeful.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Administers the day to day Care to clients regarding their health and wellness, ensuring compliance with established company and regulatory guidelines and procedures to provide high quality treatment services and outstanding client care.

Participates in the implementation of company initiatives and strategies, ensures compliance with all pertinent company policies and regulatory requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strictly enforce and support person served rights and confidentiality of information as required by HIPAA, federal and state rules and regulations concerning treatment facilities.

Medication and overall Healthcare Training Collaborate with CMO and Medical Director for medications, Detox protocol, medical orders and/or anything else pertaining to client care. Oversee and ensure accuracy in completion of all documentation pertaining to client care throughout the company.

Evaluate and gather and document information on client status for all levels of care to report to Medical Director. Oversee departmental schedules CIWA/COWS Help with monitoring the self-administered medication for client.

Assuring client care is priority in all levels of care Oversee Medication Audits according to policy and procedure Doing required reports that are required by compliance regarding audits and medical care of clients done by Medical Director.

On-Call Rotation for client care Being present with clients as an advocate on status when clients are being seen by MD. Other duties and responsibilities assigned as needed. Review all of client’s files to ensure best practices. Liaison between Lab and contracted medical director.

Maintain and adhere to all federal, state and county regulations regarding Client confidentiality and staff code of conduct. Support clinicians with proper training on documentation to support client care for Utilization review.

Work with training department on providing information for training Client mentors on detox and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Previous recovery center experience preferred Office/business operation skills preferred Communication and presentation skills preferred Excellent customer service and people skills (including one-on-one interaction and group environment) Proven organization and attention to detail Demonstrated computer skills Experience Greater than 8 years in psych and substance.

Experience greater than 5 years in a management role. Experience greater than 8 years in the hospital in all specialties.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND LICENSES: Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Strong knowledge of state/federal regulations and Joint Commission standards Higher learning degree with a minimum of bachelor’s degree First aid, TB clearance, and CPR certification.

Valid RN license required or a higher learning degree minimum of a bachelor's. Valid Driver’s License Proficient in HIPAA and strong adherence to code of confidentiality Health screen with TB results Compensation: DOE Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees daily clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and strict adherence to regulatory and company guidelines. They collaborate with medical leadership to manage detox protocols, medication audits, and staff training while serving as a liaison for medical services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid RN license and a minimum of a bachelor's degree, along with extensive experience in psychiatric and substance abuse treatment. Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and proven management experience are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceMedication ManagementStaff SupervisionDocumentation AccuracyPatient AdvocacyCrisis ManagementQuality AssuranceOrganizational Skills

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 52% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
13%
Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

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

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Prescott

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$629k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,805/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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