Director of Nursing - Addiction Medicine
Listed compensation
$90k-$120k
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: AIS EHN 1 - Kearny, NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $90000.00 - $120000.00Salary/year, About Us – Mission & Values All In Solutions was founded by a team of compassionate professionals who believe long-term recovery from addiction is possible.
Our mission is to provide high-quality substance use treatment and support services that help clients achieve lasting sobriety. We strive to be a trusted leader in behavioral healthcare, supporting personal growth in a safe, healthy environment.
Summary We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department for our inpatient detoxification and short-term residential addiction medicine program in Kearny, NJ.
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the clinical, operational, regulatory, and personnel management of all nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorders.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success managing and developing nursing teams in a healthcare setting and possess a strong understanding of addiction treatment, behavioral health, detoxification services, and regulatory compliance.
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Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, and other clinical support personnel. Develop staffing plans and ensure appropriate nurse-to-patient coverage across all shifts. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards. Oversee medication management processes, infection prevention protocols, and quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate with medical providers, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate patient care.
Manage nursing budgets, equipment, and departmental resources. Provide leadership during regulatory surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews. Analyze clinical outcomes and implement process improvements to enhance patient safety and quality of care. Participate in program development and strategic planning initiatives.
Qualifications
Qualifications Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey. BSN required; Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred. 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience with responsibility for supervising and developing nursing staff.
Experience leading nursing teams in a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Director of Nursing (DON), or similar leadership role. Strong knowledge of nursing operations, staffing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Experience in inpatient detoxification, residential substance use disorder treatment, addiction medicine, behavioral health, psychiatric care, or a comparable healthcare setting required. Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and addiction treatment best practices preferred.
Experience with licensing, accreditation, and regulatory surveys preferred. Relevant certifications in addiction nursing, psychiatric-mental health nursing, or healthcare leadership are a plus Your skills. Our mission. A brighter future for recovery.
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Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will oversee all clinical, operational, and personnel management for the inpatient detoxification and residential addiction medicine program. They are responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing nursing budgets, and fostering a culture of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey and a BSN degree. A minimum of 3 years of progressive nursing leadership experience in a behavioral health or addiction treatment setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 70% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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